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rekindle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of rekindle

to bring back to life, practice, or activity

  • the trip to Ireland rekindled her interest in learning Gaelic
Synonyms of rekindle

reanimate, recharge, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify, rewake, rewaken
Words Related to rekindle

jump-start, kick-start

reactivate, restart

reinvent

refresh, refreshen
Near Antonyms of rekindle

extinguish, kill, quench, suppress

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