upblaze

/ʌpˈbleɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to burn or ignite something, often quickly and with little control

“The wildfire upblazed through the forest in just a few minutes, leaving nothing but ashes behind.”

2. noun

a sudden and intense burst of flames, often in a wild or uncontrolled manner

“The upblaze from the refinery fire was so massive that it could be seen from miles away.”

Synonyms

  • conflagration
  • inferno

Antonyms

  • extinguish
  • snuff