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sear vs sizzle

sizzle vs sear

sear is not a noun while sizzle is a noun.

sear is an adjective but sizzle is not an adjective.

sear and sizzle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sear No Yes Yes No
sizzle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sizzle is a hyponym of sear; that is, sizzle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sear:
  • sear: make very hot and dry
  • sizzle: burn or sear with a sizzling sound
sear (noun) sizzle (noun)
a sizzling noise
sear (adjective) sizzle (adjective)
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
sear (verb) sizzle (verb)
make very hot and dry burn or sear with a sizzling sound
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color make a sound like frying fat
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat seethe with deep anger or resentment
become superficially burned
Difference between sear and sizzle

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