PARCHING Synonyms

• capable of causing burns

• hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

• feeling a need or desire to drink

• needing moisture

• (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous

• able to take in large quantities of moisture

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

• lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

• 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

• (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

• make very hot and dry

• become superficially burned

• burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

• cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat