kindle Synonyms
Another word for kindle
• verb (Context 1)
To arouse, inspire, or stir up (an emotion, interest, or passion).
"Visiting the science museum helped arouse her lifelong fascination with astronomy."
• verb (Context 2)
To light or set on fire; to cause to start burning.
"We used dry pine needles and small twigs to ignite a campfire before nightfall."
• verb (Context 3)
To catch fire or begin to burn; to become bright, animated, or glowing with emotion.
"The dry logs quickly kindled, filling the hearth with warmth."
• noun (Context 4)
A litter or group of young animals, especially kittens or young rabbits.
"The barn cat hid her newborn litter of kittens safely behind the hay bales."
• verb (Context 5)
To give birth to young (specifically of a rabbit or hare).
"The doe is expected to litter in her nesting box within the next few days."
Opposites of kindle
The opposite of kindle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: