Torch synonyms

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light
The pathway or route of such illumination to a person:
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flashlight (related)
A portable electric light, usually operated by batteries
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cresset
A metal cup, often suspended on a pole, containing burning oil or pitch and used as a torch.
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firebug
An arsonist; a pyromaniac.
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flambeau
A large ornamental candlestick.
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flambeau (flaming torch)
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incendiary
A person who intentionally starts a fire with the purpose of causing damage or injury.
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lamp
An electric device having a socket for a light bulb, especially a free-standing piece of furniture.
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lantern
(Architecture) An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
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enkindle
To set on fire; make blaze up
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fire
To drive away by setting a fire.
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ignite
To set fire to (something), to light (something)
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kindle
To build or fuel (a fire).
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set afire (or on fire)
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set fire to
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hot (related)
(Informal) To cause to increase in intensity or excitement. Often used with up :
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start (related)
To tend in an early stage of development:
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blowtorch
A portable burner for mixing gas and oxygen to produce a very hot flame, used for soldering, welding, and glass blowing.
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common mullein
tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
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great mullein
tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
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Aaron's rod
tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
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flannel mullein
tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
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woolly mullein
tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
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candle (related)
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lighted (related)
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flame (related)
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gun (related)
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wand (related)
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beacon
A source of guidance or inspiration:
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flare
A bright, unsteady blaze of light lasting only a little while; outburst of flame
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firebrand
The definition of a firebrand is a piece of wood on fire, or a person who creates trouble.
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arsonist
One who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property.
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blaze
Intense, direct light accompanied with heat.
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brand
An association of positive qualities with a widely recognized name, as of a product line or celebrity:
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blowlamp
A burner that burns a fuel in air to produce a hot flame; a blowtorch
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verbascum-thapsus
A taxonomic species within the family Scrophulariaceae — common mullein.
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Torch Sentence Examples

  • He ripped open the door, blinded by the torch light in the halls.

  • Kris lit another torch to display a darkened case on the wall.

  • He took in the gilded sconces and carved statues until his sensitive eyes watered, and he closed his eyes to the torch light.

  • The chamber beyond was dark, lit by the soft glow of a single torch beside a clear sarcophagus.

  • Relieved, he snatched a torch and waved it thrice, until Vara wheeled and disappeared into the forest.

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