scorch

verb/ɐbɾɐˈzaɾ/medium

a·bra·sar

Definition

To burn superficially; to cause intense burning or heat.

The sun scorched the bathers' skin.

The fever scorched his body.

syn

ant

Common collocations

scorching sunto scorch the skinscorching heat

Do latim 'abrasare', de 'ab-' + 'rasare' (raspar).