reignition

/riːɡˈnɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of reigniting something, especially a fire or a spark

“The fire chief worked to prevent a reignition of the blaze that had been brought under control.”

2. noun

a reignited flame or spark, especially in a fire

“The fire marshal inspected the area to ensure that there was no reignition of the flames.”

3. noun

a sudden or temporary return to a previous state or condition

“The company’s sales experienced a brief reignition after the new marketing campaign was launched.”

Synonyms

  • reigniting
  • rekindling
  • relighting

Antonyms

  • deterioration
  • extinction