miskindle

/mɪsˈkɪndəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to start burning or smoking again, especially after being extinguished

“The fire miskindled in the damp air, but was eventually put out.”

2. noun

a small, smoldering flame or ember that may ignite into a larger fire

“The miskindle on the forest floor spread quickly, fueled by dry leaves and twigs.”

Synonyms

  • reignite
  • rekindle

Antonyms

  • douse
  • extinguish