unkindling

/ˈʌŋˌkaɪndəlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of extinguishing or putting out a fire; the state of being extinguished or put out

“The unkindling of the wildfire was a challenging task for the firefighters.”

2. verb

to extinguish or put out (a fire)

“The wind began to unkindle the flames, reducing the fire’s intensity.”

Synonyms

  • extinguishing
  • putting out

Antonyms

  • igniting
  • kindling