igniting

The word “igniting” has 3 syllables: ig-ni-ting

It's pronounced as /ɪɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for igniting?

In the thesaurus, “igniting” has 8 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for igniting along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for igniting

  • burn
  • burning
  • flare up
  • inflame
  • kindle
  • kindling
  • scorching
  • torching

Antonyms for igniting

Meanings of igniting

  • verb
    1. To set fire to (something), to light (something).
    2. To spark off (something), to trigger.
    3. To commence burning.
    4. To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.

Example Sentences

  • The sparks from the campfire were igniting the dry leaves nearby.
  • The protest speeches were powerful, igniting a sense of urgency among the crowd.
  • She felt a surge of passion igniting within her as she pursued her dreams.
  • The detective's suspicions were igniting as he uncovered more evidence in the case.
  • The artist's vibrant paintings had a way of igniting emotions in all who beheld them.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to igniting, such as: burn, burning, choking, cool, extinguish, extinguishing, flare up.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

baking

  • blistering
  • boiling
  • cremating
  • enflaming
  • igniting
  • incinerating
  • inflaming
  • kindling
  • lighting
  • red-hot
  • scorching
  • searing
  • sizzling
  • sweltering

fanning

  • activating
  • arousing
  • blasting
  • encouraging
  • enflaming
  • flickering
  • flicking
  • flitting
  • igniting
  • inciting
  • inducing
  • inflaming
  • instigating
  • kindling
  • knocking
  • moving
  • oscillating
  • provoking
  • sparking
  • stimulating
  • stirring
  • swaying
  • swinging
  • triggering
  • waving

kilning

  • ashing
  • baking
  • burning
  • charring
  • cooking
  • cremating
  • firing
  • igniting
  • incinerating
  • kindling
  • lighting
  • torching

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