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singe

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of singe

to burn on the surface
  • the marshmallows got a bit singed over the campfire, but we like them that way
Synonyms of singe

char, scorch, sear
Words Related to singe

fire, ignite, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light

bake, cremate, incinerate

scald, scathe

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