kindling

The word “kindling” has 2 syllables: kind-ling

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for kindling?

In the thesaurus, “kindling” has 9 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for kindling

  • burning
  • energy
  • fuel
  • igniting
  • lighting
  • power
  • propellant
  • propellent
  • scorching

Antonyms for kindling

Meanings of kindling

  • verb
    1. To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
    2. To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
    3. To begin to grow or take hold.
    4. (of a rabbit or hare) To bring forth young; to give birth.
  • noun
    1. Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.
    2. The act by which something is kindled.

Example Sentences

  • She gathered dry leaves and twigs for kindling to start the fire.
  • The campfire needed some extra kindling to keep burning through the night.
  • His words acted as kindling, sparking a heated argument among the group.
  • The kindling burned quickly, helping the larger logs catch fire.
  • The match barely caught on the wet kindling, but eventually, it ignited.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kindling, such as: burning, choking, energy, extinguishing, fuel, igniting, lighting.

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

calving

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

igniting

kick-starting

  • jump-starting
  • reanimating
  • recharging
  • rejuvenating
  • rekindling
  • restarting
  • resurrecting
  • resuscitating
  • revitalizing
  • reviving

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