Antonyms for re-kindling


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ree-kin-dl
Phonetic Transcription : riˈkɪn dl


Definition of re-kindling

Origin :
  • 1590s, from re- "back, again" + kindle (v.). Figurative use from 1650s. Related: Rekindled; rekindling.
  • As in renovate : verb fix up, modernize
  • As in revive : verb start again; bring back to life
  • As in burn : verb be on fire; set on fire
  • As in rekindle : verb light again
  • As in reanimate : verb revive
  • As in reawaken : verb revive
  • As in resurrect : verb revive
  • As in revitalize : verb revive
  • As in revivify : verb revive
Example sentences :
  • A marriage pattern once established requires a very special kind of re-kindling.
  • Extract from : « The Calm Man » by Frank Belknap Long
  • He succeeded in re-kindling the old jealousies between province and province that had long been allayed.
  • Extract from : « The Casque's Lark » by Eugne Sue

Synonyms for re-kindling

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