Word Type

Verb

Noun

Proper Noun

Adjective

Adjective

The word "sear" can be used as verb, noun, proper noun, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

auto sear ensear redsear reverse-sear searness searwood

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

burn combust dry dry out heat heat up

Manner Of

heat

Related Terms

burn burn meat char cook cook quickly cooking cooking method dry gun hammer hot hot cooking instrument meat method quickly scar scorch sizzle skin surface withered

Similar Terms

dry

Synonym Network

char parch scorch withered

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