Synonyms of conflagration

conflagration

noun

ˌkän-flə-ˈgrā-shən 

1

as in inferno

a destructive burning

the historic tavern burned to the ground in a horrible conflagration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inferno
• fire
• wildfire
• holocaust
• blaze
• bonfire
• campfire
• arson
• forest fire
• backfire
• flare-up
• brush fire

2

as in hostilities

a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups

what began as a skirmish over disputed territory erupted into a conflagration that swept the continent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hostilities
• war
• conflict
• skirmish
• hot war
• civil war
• cold war
• fighting
• battle
• warfare
• world war
• holy war
• police action
• limited war
• engagement
• action
• combat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peace
• disarmament
• demobilization
• demilitarization
• pacification
• truce
• tranquility
• calm
• peacefulness
• ceasefire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conflagration

Hot, dry conditions across states from California to Colorado to Utah have officials worried that any stray spark from fireworks could ignite an out-of-control conflagration. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 30 June 2026

The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor. — Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026

Hamas’ October 2023 attack on Israel – the deadliest security failure in the country’s history – sparked the war in Gaza and a multifront conflagration that still smolders almost three years later. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026

The first one on the docket is the ouster of Wilson, who was — alongside Amanda Batula — at the center of the Season 10 conflagration. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 15 June 2026