1 [VN] to burn the surface of sth in a way that is sudden and powerful:
The heat of the sun seared their faces. * spicy food that sears the mouth * Sear the meat first (= cook the outside of it quickly at a high temperature) to retain its juices.
2 (written) to cause sb to feel sudden and great pain: [V, +adv./prep.] The pain seared along her arm. * [VN] Feelings of guilt seared him.
seealsoSEARING
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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In this entry, sear is tagged as verb.
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