flame

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Synonyms: flare, frame, aflame, flake, lame, flume, blame, flamy, flam, fame, flambe

Antonyms: flare, frame, aflame, flake, lame, flume, blame, flamy, flam, fame, flambe

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Noun

1. The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
2. A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
3. An aggressively insulting criticism or remark.
4. A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour. flame:
5. The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.
   • The cello has a two-piece back with a beautiful narrow flame.
6. Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.
7. A variety of carnation.

Adjective

1. Of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame.

Verb

1. To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
2. To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.
3. To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).
   • I flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup.

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