reignition

Flame comes back

Reignition is the act of igniting again after a flame or engine has gone out: The pilot attempted reignition of the failed engine.

The term extends to revivals of conflict, passion, or interest: reignition of the debate, reignition of their romance after years apart.

combustion

spark

Tiny fiery particle

  • flameBurning gas made visible
  • fireCombustion with flames
  • fuelEnergy source material

combustion · relight · reflash · rekindling · flashback · afterburner · pilot light · burner · torch · flare

revival

resurgence

Return after dormancy

renewal · rebirth · renaissance · restoration · revitalization · reinvigoration · reemergence · return · recovery · turnaround

engine

restart

Commence anew

booster · rocket · afterburner · turbine · combustion chamber · propulsion · thruster · fuel injection · spark plug · motor

conflict

flare-up

Sudden recurrence of symptoms

renewal · rekindling · resurgence · eruption · reescalation · restart · tensions · hostilities · dispute · violence

passion

rekindling

Restoring to flame

desire · enthusiasm · fervor · ardor · zeal · love · intimacy · chemistry · attraction · reconnection

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Opposites
combustion state

reignitionextinguishment

Act of ending completely

extinction · quenching · dousing · burnout · smothering

metaphorical revival

reignitiondeath

Cessation of life

abandonment · fading

process direction

reignitionextinguishing

Causing to stop burning

suppression · fire suppression · putting out · damping · stifling

Family

reigniting, reignitions

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G