rekindle vs inflame
inflame vs rekindlerekindle and inflame both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rekindle | No | No | Yes | No |
| inflame | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
inflame is a hypernym of
rekindle; that is, inflame is a
word with a broader meaning than rekindle:
- rekindle: kindle anew, as of a fire
- inflame: cause to start burning
| rekindle (verb) | inflame (verb) |
|---|---|
| arouse again | become inflamed; get sore |
| kindle anew, as of a fire | cause inflammation in |
| arouse or excite feelings and passions | |
| cause to start burning | |
| catch fire |
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