reignite
Light once more
Reignite means to ignite again—literally to restart a fire or flame that has gone out.
The word appears most often in figurative contexts: reigniting a romance, reigniting tensions, reigniting debate.
The comments reignited controversy over the policy.
The sense is of something dormant flaring back to life.
Tiny fiery particle
- kindleStart a blaze
- embersSmoldering fire remnants
- blazeIntense burning fire
- fireCombustion with flames
torch · bonfire · fuel · combustion · firewood · charcoal · flint · lighter
Commence anew
- renewMake valid again
- reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- reawakenBecome alert again
resurrect · relaunch · reboot · rejuvenate · regenerate · revitalize · resuscitate · reestablish
Tiny fiery particle
- flameBurning gas made visible
- desireIntense wanting
- romanceLove and its excitement
- loveIntense fond attachment
intimacy · attraction · chemistry · ardor · fervor · longing · devotion · connection
Intense eager enjoyment
- driveOperate a vehicle
- passionIntense emotional drive
- energyPower to do work
- determinationFirmness of purpose
zeal · vigor · ambition · inspiration · interest · excitement · purpose · commitment
spark
Tiny fiery particle
fire · torch · bonfire · fuel · combustion · firewood · charcoal · flint · lighter · matchstick
restart
Commence anew
reawaken · resurrect · relaunch · reboot · rejuvenate · regenerate · revitalize · resuscitate · reestablish · reinvigorate
spark
Tiny fiery particle
love · intimacy · attraction · chemistry · ardor · fervor · longing · devotion · connection · affection
enthusiasm
Intense eager enjoyment
determination · zeal · vigor · ambition · inspiration · interest · excitement · purpose · commitment · focus
tension
Stretched or strained state
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- feudBitter ongoing rivalry
rivalry · animosity · controversy · debate · war · strife · discord · friction · resentment · antagonism