parching
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English
Definitions
verb
- To burn the surface of, to scorch.“The sun today could parch cement.”
- To roast, as dry grain.
- To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.“The patient's mouth is parched from fever.”
- To make thirsty.“We're parched, hon. Could you send up an ale from the cooler?”
noun
- The process of parching or roasting something, such as corn.
- The condition of being parched; absolute dryness.
adjective
- Capable of causing something to parch.
- (of thirst) Extreme.
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Synonyms
scorchsearharrowingsearingscorchingburningperishingscorchysearing hotagonizingscorching hotexcruciatingfire-breathingpain-makingtormentuouspiquant