Kindling synonyms and antonyms
kĭnd'lĭng
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The reaction of a part of the body to injury or infection, characterized by swelling, heat, redness, and pain. The process includes increased blood flow with an influx of white blood cells and other chemical substances that facilitate healing.
To keep thinking about something in a distressed or troubled way; worry
wood (related)
An object made of wood, especially:
fire (related)
A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance:
A call to act; encouragement to act, often in an illegal fashion.
A style, originating among fans of punk rock, characterized by motley clothes, oddly clipped hair, etc.
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To bring about deliberately; induce:
To stir up; instigate:
To give rise to; draw forth; produce:
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extinguishing (antonym)
To put out (a fire, etc.); quench; smother
dousing (antonym)
(Informal) To put out (a light or fire) quickly
disenchanting (antonym)
To free someone from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion
Short-term debt instruments, especially commercial paper.
The igniting of the explosive mixture in the cylinder
The act by which something burns or is burned.
The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc.
fuel (related)
A material such as wood, coal, gas, or oil burned to produce heat or power.
To be affected by inflammation.
To use an implement to move or rearrange the fuel in (a fire) to increase light or heat.
To stimulate is to excite, to invigorate or to spark someone's interest.
(Now Chiefly Dial.) To cause to start, or move involuntarily; startle
To cause (game) to rise from cover, come out of a lair, etc.; stir up to flight or attack
To move upwards.
To stir the emotions:
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Inspire is defined as to influence, motivate or produce a feeling.
The definition of incite is to rile people up or to inspire and encourage specific behavior.
To catch on fire; start burning
To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated.
To stuff or decorate with flock
Excite is defined as to stir up emotions, action or strong reactions.
To become aware of something:
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Animate is defined as to bring to life.
To rouse from inactivity; stir up
(Informal) To set fire to, as in arson
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