ENKINDLING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

enkindling

verb

present participle of enkindle

as in burning

to set (something) on fire see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs

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The abuse included shooting him with a BB gun, burning his genitals and forcing him to eat cat feces.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
As does a spot of blood on a piece of white cloth, or a burning red lantern on a pile of snow.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of burning

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In 2019, a train lost control while approaching Cairo’s main station in Ramses Square, igniting a fire that killed 25 people.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
The debut issue features SM Entertainment‘s trainee group SMTR25, with content distributed globally through Billboard China‘s international network — earning rave reviews and igniting buzz worldwide.

— Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of igniting

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Anxiety over America’s build-out of data centers has reached Wall Street in recent days, kindling fears that the artificial intelligence boom is unsustainable.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
This wildfire season was supercharged by heavy rains in January that spurred vegetation growth, which became kindling when the summer heat arrived.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of kindling

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Perilous jungles, scorching deserts and frozen tundra slowed him down, but bureaucratic holdups brought his adventure to a halt for long periods.

— Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Perilous jungles, scorching deserts and frozen tundra slowed him down, but bureaucratic red tape often brought his adventure to a halt for long periods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of scorching

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Thank you very much for waking me up and lighting a fire under me.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Over at Article, there are pages of savings up to 60% off on midcentury modern and Scandi-influenced furniture, home decor, and lighting all waiting to be snapped up.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of lighting

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