Put a brand on (4)

I believe the answer is:

sear

(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Burn briefly" , "Cauterise" , "Cook (quickly at great heat)" , "Burn, scorch intensely" , "Cauterize" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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