Synonyms of reignite

reignite

verb

as in to rekindle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rekindle
• relight
• stoke
• brighten
• lighten
• sear
• set off
• illumine
• radiate
• irradiate
• incinerate
• scald
• bank
• scathe
• illuminate
• ash
• bake
• cook
• cremate
• kiln
• broil
• scorch
• char
• immolate
• frizzle
• deflagrate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extinguish
• quench
• put out
• douse
• smother
• choke
• snuff (out)
• suffocate
• dowse
• dim
• dull
• stamp (out)
• obscure
• darken
• blacken

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reignite

Some economists say the president’s import fees, especially on Chinese shipments, may already be reigniting inflation for products such as household furnishings, apparel and electronics. —Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025

While Affleck and Garner finalized their divorce in 2018, flirty-looking footage of Affleck hugging his ex earlier this month reignited rumors of a potential reconciliation. —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025

As things have simmered down since then, Keke Palmer recently reignited the feud when Shields and Remy appeared on her Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025

On the Necessary Moral Elevation of Luxury Beyond business strategy, embracing diversity and inclusion can reignite creativity and reshape luxury’s cultural relevance. —Laurence Lim, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025