BESCORCH Synonyms

• a charred substance

• a human female employed to do housework

• any of several small trout-like fish of the genus Salvelinus

• burn to charcoal

• burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

• a surface burn

• a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues

• a discoloration caused by heat

• subject to harsh criticism

• make very hot and dry

• become superficially burned

• destroy completely by or as if by fire

• burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

• become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions

• a surface burn

• burn superficially or lightly

• become superficially burned