Douse and Inflame

Opposite meaning words

Douse verb - To cause to cease burning.

Usage example: douse the campfire before leaving in the morning

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Inflame is an antonym for douse.

Nearby Word: dousing

Inflame verb - To set (something) on fire.

Usage example: a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can

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Douse is an antonym for inflame.

douse people

inflame people

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