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singe vs scorch

scorch vs singe

singe and scorch both are nouns.

singe and scorch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
singe Yes No Yes No
scorch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, singe and scorch are synonyms defined as:
  • singe and scorch: a surface burn
As verbs, scorch is a hypernym of singe; that is, scorch is a word with a broader meaning than singe:
  • singe: burn superficially or lightly
  • scorch: burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
Other hypernyms of singe include blacken, char, sear.
As verbs, singe and scorch are synonyms defined as:
  • singe and scorch: become superficially burned
Other synonyms of singe include sear.
singe (noun) scorch (noun)
a surface burn a discoloration caused by heat
a surface burn
a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues
singe (verb) scorch (verb)
burn superficially or lightly burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
become superficially burned 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
Difference between singe and scorch

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