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TORCH Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word torch. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word torch. (close relations)
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flashlight
nounn
noun

• a small portable battery-powered electric lamp

beacon
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

• a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

• a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

verb

• shine like a beacon

• guide with a beacon

flambeau
nounn
noun

• a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)

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

lamp
nounn
noun

• an artificial source of visible illumination

• a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs

lantern
nounn
noun

• light in a transparent protective case

light
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of comparatively little physical weight or density

• (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

• of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

• not great in degree or quantity or number

• psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

• characterized by or emitting light

• of little intensity or power or force

• (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

noun

• a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

• (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

• any device serving as a source of illumination

• a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

• the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

• an illuminated area

• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

• the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

• a person regarded very fondly

• having abundant light or illumination

• mental understanding as an enlightening experience

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• public awareness

• a visual warning signal

• a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

adverb

• with few burdens

adjective satellite

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

• (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• moving easily and quickly; nimble

• demanding little effort; not burdensome

• weak and likely to lose consciousness

• very thin and insubstantial

• marked by temperance in indulgence

• less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

• having little importance

• intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

• silly or trivial

• designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

• having relatively few calories

• (of sleep) easily disturbed

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

verb

• introduce light into

• begin to smoke

• to come to rest, settle

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

• fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed

• alight from (a horse)

• start or maintain a fire in

ablaze
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

• lighted up by or as by fire or flame

• resembling flame in brilliance or color

• lighted with red light as if with flames

blowlamp
nounn
noun

• a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame

blowtorch
nounn
noun

• a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame

brand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a name given to a product or service

• a recognizable kind

• identification mark on skin, made by burning

• a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

verb

• burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• mark with a brand or trademark

• mark or expose as infamous

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

firebomb
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

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

verb

• attack with incendiary bombs

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

inflame
verbv
verb

• cause inflammation in

• catch fire

• cause to start burning

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• become inflamed; get sore

set
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

• evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris

• (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols

• several exercises intended to be done in series

• representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production

• an unofficial association of people or groups

• a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

• the act of putting something in position

• a unit of play in tennis or squash

• the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

• the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon

• (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

• any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

• fixed and unmoving

• situated in a particular spot or position

• set down according to a plan

• being below the horizon

• determined or decided upon as by an authority

• converted to solid form (as concrete)

verb

• put into a certain place or abstract location

• fix conclusively or authoritatively

• decide upon or fix definitely

• establish as the highest level or best performance

• put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state

• fix in a border

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

• set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly

• locate

• disappear beyond the horizon

• adapt for performance in a different way

• put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

• apply or start

• become gelatinous

• set in type

• put into a position that will restore a normal state

• insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)

• give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor

• urge to attack someone

• estimate

• equip with sails or masts

• get ready for a particular purpose or event

• alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

• produce fruit

• arrange attractively

aaron's rod
nounn
noun

• tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches

common mullein
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches

flannel mullein
nounn
noun

• tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches

great mullein
nounn
noun

• tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches

Best Hypernyms For TORCH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for torch, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
burn burner fire light mullein
Phrases (5)
burn downelectric lampflannel leaflight sourcevelvet plant
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