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kindle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of kindle

to set (something) on fire

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

Synonyms of kindle

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

Words Related to kindle

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 kindle

choke, smother, suffocate

blacken, darken, dim, dull, obscure

Antonyms of kindle

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

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