sear 
/ˈsiɚ/ verb
sears; seared; sear·ing /ˈsiɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to burn and damage the surface of (something) with strong and sudden heat
▪ The tree was seared by lightning. ▪ The flames seared my skin. — often used figuratively ▪ That image was seared [=burned] into my memory. [=I cannot forget that image] — see also searing 2 US : to cook the surface of (something, such as a piece of meat) quickly with intense heat
▪ The steak was seared over a hot grill.
▪ The tree was seared by lightning. ▪ The flames seared my skin. — often used figuratively ▪ That image was seared [=burned] into my memory. [=I cannot forget that image] — see also searing
▪ The steak was seared over a hot grill.
