Synonyms: fire, flame, flaming
Definition: the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
Usage: fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
Similar words: combustion, burning
Definition: a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
Synonyms: flame
Definition: criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
Usage: the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed
Similar words: correct, objurgate, chasten, chastise, castigate
Definition: censure severely
Usage: She chastised him for his insensitive remarks
Synonyms: flame
Definition: be in flames or aflame
Usage: The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset
Definition: shine with a sudden light
Usage: The night sky flared with the massive bombardment
Definition: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Usage: The sun shone bright that day; The fire beamed on their faces