Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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scorch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
stain | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scorch (noun) | stain (noun) |
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a discoloration caused by heat | an act that brings discredit to the person who does it |
a surface burn | a soiled or discolored appearance |
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues | a symbol of disgrace or infamy |
anything regarded as making something unclean | |
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible |
scorch (verb) | stain (verb) |
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burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color | produce or leave stains |
make very hot and dry | color with a liquid dye or tint |
become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions | color for microscopic study |
destroy completely by or as if by fire | make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically |
become superficially burned | |
subject to harsh criticism |