sear
[verb]
Synonyms: scorch, burn, sizzle

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Related Words: parch, scorch, shrivel, burn (up)

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

sear /sɪə $ sɪr/ verb
[Language: Old English; Origin: searian, from sear; SERE]

1. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to burn something with a sudden powerful heat:
The heat seared their skin.

2. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to have a very strong sudden and unpleasant effect on you:
Pain was searing through her.
The image was seared into his brain.

3. [transitive] to cook the outside of a piece of meat quickly at a high temperature, in order to keep its juices in:
seared tuna steaks

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲