Conflagrate and Combust

Conflagrate

Conflagrate verb - Start to burn or burst into flames.

Combust is a synonym for conflagrate in be on fire topic. In some cases you can use "Combust" instead a verb "Conflagrate".

Combust

Combust verb - Start to burn or burst into flames.
Usage example: The oily rags combusted spontaneously
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Synonyms for Combust

Conflagrate is a synonym for combust. You can use "Conflagrate" instead a verb "Combust". popular alternative
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