<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to burn or char the surface of: She seared the steak to seal in the juices.</li><li>to mark with a branding iron.</li><li>to burn or scorch injuriously or painfully: He seared his hand on a hot steam pipe.</li><li>to harden or scar emotionally: The traumatic experiences of her youth have permanently seared her.</li><li>to dry up or wither; parch.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a mark or scar made by searing.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>sere 1 (def).</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>