light a match

Related
  • strikeForceful impact or stoppage
  • flameBurning gas made visible
  • sparkTiny fiery particle
  • sulfurYellow combustible element
  • igniteStart burning something

flicker · matchstick · matchbox · phosphorus · kindling · candle · cigarette · fire · burn · scratch · friction · glow · wick · tinder · wooden stick · smoke · ember · birthday cake

Opposites
fire creation vs. fire extinguishment

light a matchput out a fire

Halt active combustion

snuff out · quench · damp down · extinguish · stamp out

ignition vs. failure to ignite

light a matchmisfire

Failure to discharge

fizzle out · strike out

illumination/visibility

light a matchturn off the lights

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