striking a match

Related
  • frictionResistance between touching surfaces
  • sparkTiny fiery particle
  • flameBurning gas made visible
  • igniteStart burning something
  • sulfurYellow combustible element

phosphorus · flick · scratch · hiss · glow · kindle · light · matchbook · matchstick · firewood · cigarette · candle · wick · snap · rasp · flare · burn · ember

Opposites
fire initiation vs. fire extinguishing

striking a matchputting out a fire

Ending combustion actively

snuffing out · quenching

ignition vs. failure to ignite

striking a matchmisfiring

Failing to ignite properly

illumination/warmth creation vs. darkness/cold preservation

striking a matchkeeping cold

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