Synonyms for fire

Other words for “fire”, grouped by meaning.

We found 39 synonyms for “fire”. The most common are firing, flame, flaming, ardor, ardour.

noun the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

Synonymsfiring

noun the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

Synonymsflameflaming

noun feelings of great warmth and intensity

noun intense adverse criticism

verb start firing a weapon

Synonymsopen fire

verb cause to go off

Synonymsdischarge

verb terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Oppositeshire

verb go off or discharge

verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

verb destroy by fire

verb provide with fuel

Synonymsfuel

verb become ignited

Synonymsflame up

verb start or maintain a fire in

Synonymslightignite

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University