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COMBUSTIBLE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word combustible. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word combustible. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COMBUSTIBLE

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burning
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of burning something

• pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

• a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

• execution by electricity

• execution by fire

• a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

adjective satellite

• of immediate import

explosive
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

noun

• a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

adjective satellite

• liable to lead to sudden change or violence

• sudden and loud

fiery
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by intense emotion

• like or suggestive of fire

• passionate or quick-tempered

flammable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily ignited

flaring
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

ignitable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of burning

incendiary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• involving deliberate burning of property

noun

• a criminal who illegally sets fire to property

• a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)

adjective satellite

• arousing to action or rebellion

• capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily

inflammatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized or caused by inflammation

• arousing to action or rebellion

combustible material
nounn
noun

• a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power

Best Hypernyms For COMBUSTIBLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for combustible, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
fuel

Alternatives for BURNING

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