FLAMES Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word flames. (close relations)
Definition of FLAMES
Best Alternative Words for FLAMES
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| fire | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the event of something burning (often destructive) • the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy • the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke • a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile • feelings of great warmth and intensity • fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking • a severe trial • intense adverse criticism verb • start firing a weapon • cause to go off • bake in a kiln so as to harden • terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position • go off or discharge • drive out or away by or as if by fire • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • destroy by fire • provide with fuel • generate an electrical impulse • become ignited • start or maintain a fire in | ||||||||
| blaze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a strong flame that burns brightly • a cause of difficulty and suffering • noisy and unrestrained mischief • a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted • a light-colored marking verb • shine brightly and intensively • shoot rapidly and repeatedly • burn brightly and intensely • move rapidly and as if blazing • indicate by marking trees with blazes | ||||||||
| bonfire | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration | ||||||||
| combustion | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light • a state of violent disturbance and excitement • the act of burning something | ||||||||
| conflagration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a very intense and uncontrolled fire | ||||||||
| incineration | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes | ||||||||
| inferno | nounn | |||||||
noun • (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment • any place of pain and turmoil • a very intense and uncontrolled fire | ||||||||
| scorching | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • capable of causing burns adjective satellite • hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface | ||||||||
| scalding | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a burn cause by hot liquid or steam • the act of burning with steam or hot water verb • subject to harsh criticism • treat with boiling water • heat to the boiling point • burn with a hot liquid or steam | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| flare | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a shape that spreads outward • a sudden burst of flame • a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate • reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation • a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms • a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference • an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection) • a sudden outburst of emotion • a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification • a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines • (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield verb • burn brightly • become flared and widen, usually at one end • shine with a sudden light • erupt or intensify suddenly | ||||||||
