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ignite

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of ignite

to set (something) on fire

tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace

Synonyms of ignite

burn, enkindle, fire, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light, torch

Words Related to ignite

char, frizzle, scorch

bake, broil, cook

ash, cremate, incinerate, kiln

brighten, illuminate, illumine, irradiate, lighten, radiate

scald, scathe, sear

reignite, rekindle, relight

Near Antonyms of ignite

choke, smother, suffocate

blacken, darken, dim, dull, obscure

Antonyms of ignite

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

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