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COMBUSTING Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word combusting. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word combusting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COMBUSTING

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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

firing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

• the act of discharging a gun

• the act of setting something on fire

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

flaming
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

adjective satellite

• informal intensifiers

• passionate or quick-tempered

scorching
adjectiveadj
adverb

• capable of causing burns

adjective satellite

• hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

searing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• severely critical

igniting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• start to burn or burst into flames

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• start or maintain a fire in

incinerating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• become reduced to ashes

• cause to undergo combustion

burn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

• an injury caused by exposure to heat or chemicals or radiation

• a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body)

• damage inflicted by fire

verb

• destroy by fire

• shine intensely, as if with heat

• undergo combustion

• cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

• cause to burn or combust

• feel strong emotion, especially anger or passion

• cause to undergo combustion

• execute by tying to a stake and setting alight

• spend (significant amounts of money)

• feel hot or painful

• burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent

• get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun

• create by duplicating data

• use up (energy)

• damage by burning with heat, fire, or radiation

conflagrate
verbv
verb

• cause to start burning

• start to burn or burst into flames

erupt
verbv
verb

• start abruptly

• erupt or intensify suddenly

• start to burn or burst into flames

• break out

• become active and spew forth lava and rocks

• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• appear on the skin

• become raw or open

ignite
verbv
verb

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• start to burn or burst into flames

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• start or maintain a fire in

blow a fuse
nounn
verb

• get very angry and fly into a rage

blow one's stack
verbv
verb

• get very angry and fly into a rage

blow up
verbv
verb

• cause to burst with a violent release of energy

• make large

• get very angry and fly into a rage

• add details to

• burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

• exaggerate or make bigger

• fill with gas or air

• to swell or cause to enlarge

catch fire
verbv
verb

• start to burn or burst into flames

flip one's lid
verbv
verb

• get very angry and fly into a rage

flip one's wig
verb

• get very angry and fly into a rage

fly off the handle
verb

• get very angry and fly into a rage

go ballistic
verbv
verb

• get very angry and fly into a rage

have a fit
verbv
verb

• get very angry and fly into a rage

Best Hypernyms For COMBUSTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for combusting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
turn anger rage
Phrases (1)
change state

Alternatives for BURNING

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