Definition of «torch»

"Torch" is a slang verb meaning to completely destroy, insult, or settle a score with someone, usually in a verbal or social media context. When someone "torches" a relationship or a person, they are burning bridges or delivering a devastating critique that leaves no room for reconciliation. It implies a level of intensity and public humiliation that goes beyond a simple argument. The term is often used in political or celebrity drama to describe a particularly effective or aggressive takedown.