sear

verb
UK: /sɪər/
US: /sɪr/

  1. To burn the surface of something quickly with high heat.

    1. I will sear the steak to seal in the juices for better taste.
    2. The chef will sear the tuna steaks to create a delicious crust and flavor.

  2. To have a strong and painful effect on someone's mind or feelings.

    1. The accident will sear her memory forever, she can't forget it.
    2. The image of the war will sear itself into the journalist's mind forever.

Synonyms

scorch brand burn cauterize
sear noun

  1. A mark or scar left by burning.

    1. The fire left a sear on the wooden table.
    2. The old injury left a sear across his back from long ago accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sear" in English means: To burn the surface of something quickly with high heat., To have a strong and painful effect on someone's mind or feelings..

The phonetic transcription of "sear" is /sɪər/ in British English and /sɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sear": scorch, brand, burn, cauterize.

Example usage of "sear": "I will sear the steak to seal in the juices for better taste.". More examples on the page.