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What is another word for sear?

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Verb
To scorch or burn, especially the surface of something
“Flames continued to sear the metal about the barge, and clouds of smoke hung dark and oily in the air.”
Verb
To cook quickly by grilling or frying the surface of
“Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and sear the scallops lightly on each side.”
Verb
To cause to become dry or devoid of moisture
“Samaria was all dried up, and the sun continued to sear the already-parched land.”
Verb
To cause distress or pain to
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“I cried that night for the last time in my life, refusing to give up hope, any of my feelings, or the image of my passion, which continued to sear my mind.”
Verb
To prepare food for consumption, usually using heat
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To cause an increase in temperature of an object or space
Verb
To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern
Adjective
With little or no rainfall or humidity
Noun
A practitioner of magic
Noun
A slight or surface burn
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