Reignite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reignite is a verb meaning To ignite again.
Meaning
To ignite again.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) To start again, especially animosity or argument.
Example Sentences
Firefighters remained at the scene all day to prevent the smoldering remains from re-igniting.
The verdict against Yingluck is widely seen as having the potential to reignite tensions, though the junta has largely snuffed out open opposition.
The legislation is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year old Georgia student who was killed last year while out for a run. An undocumented migrant from Venezuela was convicted and sentenced to life without parole in the case that reignited a national debate over immigration and crime.
Word Forms
- reignites
- reigniting
- reignited
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include relaunch, reactivate, restart, renew, rejuvenate, rekindle.
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