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ignition Synonyms
Another word for ignition
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• noun (Context 1)
The electrical system or mechanical device in an internal combustion engine that ignites the fuel-air mixture to start the engine.
Usage Example
"She inserted the key into the starter and turned it, bringing the car's engine to life."
Weak
starter
• noun (Context 2)
The action or process of setting something on fire or starting to burn.
Usage Example
"The sudden combustion of the dry brush caused the wildfire to spread rapidly across the hillside."
Strong
combustion
lighting
kindling
Opposites of ignition
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of ignition varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
extinction
quenching
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ignition. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ignition