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TORCHES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word torches. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word torches. (close relations)
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flashlight
nounn
noun

• a small portable battery-powered electric lamp

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

verbascum thapsus
nounn
noun

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

woolly mullein
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 TORCHES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for torches, 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

Alternatives for FLASHLIGHT

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