enkindle | Definition of enkindle

Synonyms and Antonyms of enkindle

to set (something) on fire

see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs

Synonyms of enkindle

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

Words Related to enkindle

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 enkindle

choke, smother, suffocate

blacken, darken, dim, dull, obscure

Antonyms of enkindle

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