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refire Synonyms
Another word for refire
Choosing another word for refire depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To ignite, start, or fire an engine, furnace, or burner again.
Usage Example
"Mission control prepared to reignite the thrusters to adjust the spacecraft's orbit."
Strongest
reignite
Strong
relight
restart
• verb (Context 2)
To bake or heat pottery, ceramics, or glass in a kiln a second or subsequent time, especially to fix a flaw or apply an additional glaze.
Usage Example
"The potter decided to rebake the vase after applying a second coat of cobalt glaze."
Strong
rebake
• verb (Context 3)
To cook or prepare a food order again in a commercial kitchen because the first attempt was unsatisfactory.
Usage Example
"The line cook had to recook the salmon after the server noticed it was overcooked."
Strong
recook
remake
Opposites of refire
The opposite of refire shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
extinguish
shut down
quench
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Refire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/refire