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IGNITING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Igniting.

Igniting - as a verb

Cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

Example: "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
light9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burn6combust13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
extinguish21

Start to burn or burst into flames

Example: "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch firecombust13conflagrate17erupt7take fire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Arouse or excite feelings and passions

Example: "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fire upheat7inflame12stir upwake11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Start or maintain a fire in

Example: "Fire the furnace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fire7light9

Example Sentences

"The igniting spark quickly spread through the dry grass."
"The igniting flame illuminated the room."
"The igniting match set off the firework."
"The igniting fire caused a panic among the campers."
"The igniting engine propelled the car forward."
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Word Game Points

Is IGNITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, igniting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IGNITING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is IGNITING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, igniting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IGNITING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is IGNITING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, igniting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IGNITING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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