Synonyms of torched

torched

verb

past tense of torch

as in burned

to set (something) on fire

police suspect that the owner torched the house for the insurance money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burned
• scorched
• ignited
• lit
• fired
• kindled
• inflamed
• baked
• enkindled
• illumined
• charred
• cooked
• immolated
• illuminated
• incinerated
• broiled
• cremated
• ashed
• set off
• brightened
• lightened
• irradiated
• seared
• rekindled
• reignited
• deflagrated
• frizzled
• stoked
• relit
• scalded
• banked
• kilned
• radiated
• scathed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extinguished
• put out
• quenched
• choked
• smothered
• doused
• stamped (out)
• obscured
• suffocated
• blackened
• snuffed (out)
• darkened
• dimmed
• dulled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of torched

Marx’s home survived, but her two and a half acres of land were torched. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Justin Jefferson was spectacular in Week 1 while CB Jaylon Johnson, his matchup corner, was torched in Carolina. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday issued an evacuation warning as authorities respond to a fast-moving wildfire burning along Interstate 80 in Floriston that torched nearly 300 acres in less than 90 minutes. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Quarterback Baker Mayfield torched Seattle’s secondary for 379 passing yards and 38 points, the most the Seahawks gave up in a game last season, in a 38-35 win for the Buccaneers. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

These used elementary school paint smocks are being torched by every corner of the internet. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Then, when residents found out that someone may have intentionally torched the building, their sadness turned to anger. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

After the shootout, the Dodge was found partially torched in another part of Oakland. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

While Gasper torched the Marlins at the plate, Payton Tolle smothered the Fish from the mound, at least for a while. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026