incend

/ɛ̃sɑ̃/ or /ɛ̃sɛ̃/ (English: /ɪnˈsɛnd/)

Definitions

1. verb

to set on fire; to ignite

“The arsonist attempted to incend the old warehouse.”

2. noun

a fire or flames; a blazing or burning

“The incend engulfed the entire city block.”

Synonyms

  • ignite
  • inflame

Antonyms

  • douse
  • extinguish