Ignite 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 12

Ignite 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 12 with synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech for IELTS, TOEFL & GRE in authentic texts and context

/ɪgˈnaɪt/ (verb)

to explode or start burning or to cause something to explode or start burning, burst into flames, catch fire, catch light, set on fire, set fire to, set alight, kindle, light – to start or initiate a dangerous situation, spark, instigate, arouse, awaken, provoke, incite, trigger, stimulate, stir up

They are asking whether the United States should continue fighting these wars at all, when the presence and actions of American troops ignite hostility and can sometimes heighten risks rather than limit them or deter enemies, critics say.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/

Antonyms: extinguish, put out, go out, dampen

Noun: ignition

Noun: igniter

Noun: ignitability

Adjective: ignitable