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inflame vs rekindle

rekindle vs inflame

inflame and rekindle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inflame No No Yes No
rekindle No No Yes No
As verbs, rekindle is a hyponym of inflame; that is, rekindle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inflame:
  • inflame: cause to start burning
  • rekindle: kindle anew, as of a fire
inflame (verb) rekindle (verb)
become inflamed; get sore arouse again
cause inflammation in kindle anew, as of a fire
arouse or excite feelings and passions
cause to start burning
catch fire
Difference between inflame and rekindle

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