Meaning of reignite | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To ignite again.
2. To start again, especially animosity or argument.
   figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“Firefighters remained at the scene all day to prevent⟳ the smoldering remains from re-igniting.”

“The verdict against Yingluck is widely seen as having the potential to reignite tensions, though the junta has largely snuffed out open⟳ opposition.”

“The legislation is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year old Georgia student who was killed last⟳ year while out for a run⟳. An undocumented migrant from Venezuela was convicted and sentenced to life without parole in the case that reignited a national debate⟳ over immigration and crime.”

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