Sear and Singe

Sear

Sear verb - To burn on the surface.
Usage example: lightly sear the steaks, but don't cook them all the way through

Singe is a synonym for sear in scorch topic. In some cases you can use "Singe" instead the word "Sear" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like action, hot, blister, cauterize. popular alternative

Nearby Words: searing, seared

Singe

Singe verb - To burn on the surface.
Usage example: the marshmallows got a bit singed over the campfire, but we like them that way
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Synonyms for Singe

Sear is a synonym for singe in burn topic. You can use "Sear" instead the word "Singe" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as scorch, action, hot, blister. popular alternative

Nearby Words: sing, singing, singer, singed, singeing

Common collocations

flesh sear flesh singe flesh
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