singe


singe

verb

Definition of SINGE

to burn on the surface <the marshmallows got a bit singed over the campfire, but we like them that way>
Synonyms char, sear, singe
Related Words fire, ignite, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light; bake, cremate, incinerate; scald, scathe

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