scorch in Latin
scorch in Latin is adūrō, urere — scorch means to burn the surface of something, discolouring or damaging it without destroying it completely.
scorch in Latin
adūrō
(transitive) To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
urere
(transitive) To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy
What does "scorch" mean?
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verb To burn the surface of something, discolouring or damaging it without destroying it completely.
"The iron scorched a mark into the shirt."
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noun A mark or patch of surface burning or discolouration.
"There's a scorch on the tablecloth from the hot pan."
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scorch in a sentence
- The iron scorched a mark into the shirt.
- The summer sun scorched the lawn brown.
- There's a scorch on the tablecloth from the hot pan.
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What is "scorch" in Latin?
"scorch" in Latin is adūrō, urere. scorch means: To burn the surface of something, discolouring or damaging it without destroying it completely.
How do you use "scorch" in a sentence?
Example: "The iron scorched a mark into the shirt." In Latin, "scorch" is adūrō, urere.
Are there other ways to say "scorch" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "scorch": adūrō, urere.
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