Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "scorch" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

leaf scorch scorch up scorched earth scorchy

Context

phytopathology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

assail assault attack burn burn burn down combust discoloration discolouration dry dry out fire heat heat up lash out plant disease round snipe stain

Type Of (IsA)

burn plant disease stain

Manner Of

burn dry

Related Terms

livid

Related Terms

attack bicycle bitter brown building burn destroy discolour discolouration enemy fire fungi heat high land leaves move parch plant ride sarcasm singe slight speed surface unusable virulence water wither

Synonym Network

burn char roast sear singe

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