searing

verb

Meaning

To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument.
To wither; to dry up.
To make callous or insensible.
To mark permanently, as if by burning.
Action of the verb to sear
Cooking food quickly at high temperature
Very hot; blistering or boiling
(of a pain) having a sensation of intense sudden heat

Etymology / origin

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Related words

withered(English)shriveled(English)shrivelled(English)parch(English)scorch(English)sere(English)dry(English)dried-up(English)redden(English)saut(English)grilling(English)indictment(English)

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Sources

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