torched

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To burn something completely.

  - "The forest was torched by a lightning strike."
  - "The chef torched the marshmallows for the s'mores."

• Verb

  2. To damage or destroy something, often intentionally.

  - "The vandals torched the historic building."
  - "The arsonist was caught after the fire station received a tip about a torched car."

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Synonyms

ablaze , burn , firebomb , ignite , inflame , set

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with torched
bored , moored , stored

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Variants

List of all variants of torched that leads to same result
torch , torched , torches , torching

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'torched' comes from the Old French word 'torcher', meaning 'to burn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'torched earth' refers to land that has been intentionally scorched to deny food and resources to an enemy.

2. Torching is a common technique used in cooking and food preparation, such as in creme brulee and certain types of grilled meat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arson: The crime of deliberately setting fire to property

2. Fire: A state of rapid oxidation resulting in the production and spread of flame

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Culture

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In literature, 'torched' is often used metaphorically to describe emotional pain or devastation. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of destruction or intensity.

How to Memorize "torched"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fire burning fiercely and completely consuming an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'torched' with the feeling of intense heat and destruction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'T' in torched stands for 'Total' destruction.

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