Synonyms of kindle

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kindle

verb

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as in to burn

to set (something) on fire

worried that lightning will kindle the forest in the drought-stricken nature preserve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burn
• ignite
• enkindle
• torch
• fire
• light
• scorch
• illumine
• enflame
• inflame
• bake
• cook
• illuminate
• immolate
• rekindle
• char
• ash
• deflagrate
• set off
• broil
• incinerate
• stoke
• kiln
• reignite
• relight
• brighten
• lighten
• sear
• scathe
• frizzle
• cremate
• irradiate
• bank
• radiate
• scald

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extinguish
• quench
• douse
• smother
• put out
• suffocate
• choke
• snuff (out)
• dim
• dull
• dowse
• stamp (out)
• darken
• obscure
• blacken

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• extinguish
• quench
• douse
• smother
• put out
• suffocate
• choke
• snuff (out)
• dim
• dull
• dowse
• stamp (out)
• darken
• obscure
• blacken

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