schroeien

Definitions of schroeien
  1. verb
    cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
    synonyms: aanbraden, blakeren, dichtbranden, roosteren, verschroeien, verzengen, verzengend, zengen
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    dehydreren, drogen, droogleggen, droogmaken, droogstoken, droogzetten, opdrogen
    remove the moisture from and make dry
  2. verb
    make very hot and dry
    synonyms: aanbraden, blakeren, roosteren, verdorren, verschroeien, verzengen, verzengend, zengen
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    opwarmen, verhitten, verwarmen, warmen
    make hot or hotter
  3. verb
    burn superficially or lightly
    synonyms: aanbranden, aanzetten, flamberen, verbranden
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    aanbranden, aanzetten, flamberen, verbranden
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  4. verb
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
    synonyms: aanbranden, aanzetten, flamberen, verbranden
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    types:
    aanbranden, aanzetten, flamberen, verbranden
    burn superficially or lightly
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