scorch vs fire

scorch and fire both are nouns.

scorch and fire both are verbs.

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

As verbs, fire is a hypernym of scorch; that is, fire is a word with a broader meaning than scorch:

scorch: destroy completely by or as if by fire
fire: destroy by fire

Other hypernyms of scorch include burn, burn down.

scorch (noun)	fire (noun)
a discoloration caused by heat	the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
a surface burn	a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues	intense adverse criticism
	the event of something burning (often destructive)
	a severe trial
	feelings of great warmth and intensity
	the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
	fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
	once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

scorch (verb)	fire (verb)
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color	bake in a kiln so as to harden
make very hot and dry	destroy by fire
become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions	start or maintain a fire in
destroy completely by or as if by fire	become ignited
become superficially burned	cause to go off
subject to harsh criticism	start firing a weapon
	go off or discharge
	generate an electrical impulse
	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
	drive out or away by or as if by fire
	provide with fuel
	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Difference between scorch and fire

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