torch

²torch

verb

Definition of TORCH

transitive verb

: to set fire to with or as if with a torch

Examples of TORCH

1. An arsonist torched the building.
2. <police suspect that the owner torched the house for the insurance money>

First Known Use of TORCH

1901

Related to TORCH

Synonyms: enkindle, fire, ignite, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light, burn

Antonyms: douse (also dowse), extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)

Related Words: immolate; deflagrate; char, frizzle, scorch; bake, broil, cook; ash, cremate, incinerate, kiln; set off; brighten, illuminate, illumine, irradiate, lighten, radiate; scald, scathe, sear; reignite, rekindle, relight; bank, stoke

Near Antonyms: choke, smother, suffocate; stamp (out); blacken, darken, dim, dull, obscure

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