scorch vs cooking

scorch and cooking both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scorch	Yes	No	Yes	No
cooking	Yes	No	No	No

scorch (noun)	cooking (noun)
a discoloration caused by heat	the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
a surface burn
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues

scorch (verb)	cooking (verb)
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
make very hot and dry
become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions
destroy completely by or as if by fire
become superficially burned
subject to harsh criticism