flame Synonyms
Another word for flame
• noun (Context 1)
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire.
"The camper carefully fed dry twigs to the small blaze until a roaring fire was established."
• verb (Context 2)
To burn with a flame or to burst into a brightly burning fire.
"The dry logs began to blaze the moment the match was struck."
• noun (Context 3)
A strong, intensely felt passion or emotion, especially romantic love.
"Despite the years apart, the old passion between the two remained unextinguished."
• verb (Context 4)
To glow or shine brightly, resembling a fire.
"The autumn leaves flamed with brilliant shades of red and gold against the gray sky."
• noun (Context 5)
A deliberately hostile or insulting message directed at someone on the internet.
"The moderator was quick to delete any insult posted in the otherwise peaceful discussion forum."
• verb (Context 6)
To send an angry, hostile, or insulting message to someone online.
"He was heavily flamed by other users after posting a highly controversial opinion on the message board."
Opposites of flame
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of flame varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: