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blaze Antonyms

Opposite of blaze

Because the opposite of blaze shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To burn fiercely or shine brightly and intensely.

Usage Example

"A warm log fire blazed in the hearth while the snow fell outside."

Strongest
go out
Strong
die down
smolder
flicker

• noun (Context 2)

A very bright, dazzling display of light or color, or a sudden outburst of intense emotion.

Usage Example

"In autumn, the maple trees along the avenue turn into a spectacular darkness of red and gold."

Strong
darkness
gloom

• verb (Context 3)

To shoot or fire continuously or rapidly, or to move with great speed and energy.

Usage Example

"The defending champion blazed past her rivals in the final lap of the race."

Strong
crawl
dawdle

Similar words to blaze

Words similar to blaze shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

inferno
conflagration
burn
fire
flare
glare
flames
shine
See all synonyms of blaze

• Nearby Words

blatantly
blatantness
blather
blaze
blazer
blazes
blazing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Blaze. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/blaze
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