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fuel

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Synonyms of fuel

(Entry 1 of 2)

something with a usable capacity for doing work

such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas

Synonyms for fuel

energy,
power

Words Related to fuel

kindling,
propellant
(also propellent)

force

fuel

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of fuel (Entry 2 of 2)

as in push, charge

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for fuel

charge,
electrify,
energize,
fire,
generate,
power,
push

kick over,
turn over

discharge,
launch,
release,
switch,
trip

activate,
actuate,
crank (up),
drive,
move,
run,
set off,
spark,
start,
touch off,
trigger,
turn on

reactivate,
recharge

arouse,
excite,
jump-start,
kick-start,
stimulate,
vitalize

ignite,
incite,
instigate,
provoke,
quicken,
stir up

accelerate,
catalyze,
speed (up),
step up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for fuel

cut,
cut out,
deactivate,
kill,
shut off,
turn off

arrest,
brake,
check,
cut off,
draw up,
halt,
jam,
stall,
stick,
stop

decelerate,
repress,
slow,
stunt,
suppress

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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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The first known use of fuel was in the 13th century

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