Synonyms of singe

singe

verb

ˈsinj 

as in to char

to burn on the surface

the marshmallows got a bit singed over the campfire, but we like them that way

Synonyms & Similar Words

• char
• scorch
• bake
• sear
• light
• ignite
• fire
• kindle
• inflame
• incinerate
• cremate
• scald
• scathe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of singe

And with that, whoosh, our eyebrows were singed and cheeks scorched. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026

Another turnover singed the Kings just 58 seconds later when Alex Laferriere couldn’t handle Clarke’s pass in the corner of the defensive zone. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026

Both of these drying mistakes can singe the fibers, making your once fluffy towels stiff and uncomfortable. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026

Breath automatic singed in a tight grin. — Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026