scorched
adjective/verb
Pronunciation: /skɔːrtʃt/
Definition
Burned slightly on the surface, causing discoloration or damage from extreme heat.
Examples
The scorched earth policy destroyed everything in the retreating army's path.
She accidentally scorched her favorite silk blouse with the iron.
The scorched remains of the campfire were still visible the next morning.
How to Use scorched
- scorched by (prepositional phrase)
- Damaged or affected by a source of heat or criticism. — "The fields were scorched by the relentless summer sun."
- scorched earth (idiom)
- A destructive strategy of destroying resources to deny them to an enemy. — "The company adopted a scorched earth policy during the hostile takeover."
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