Synonyms for Fire (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke):
flame, flaming
WordNet sense 2 (feelings of great warmth and intensity):
ardor, fervency, fervor, ardour, fervidness, fervour
WordNet sense 3 (intense adverse criticism):
attack, blast, flack, flak
WordNet sense 4 (terminate the employment of):
can, dismiss, sack, terminate, force out, give the axe, give the sack, give notice, send away
WordNet sense 5 (provide with fuel):
fuel
WordNet sense 6 (call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)):
arouse, elicit, evoke, kindle, provoke, raise, enkindle
WordNet sense 7 (start firing a weapon):
open fire
WordNet sense 8 (go off or discharge):
discharge, discharge, go off
WordNet sense 9 (the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy):
firing
WordNet sense 10 (destroy by fire):
burn, burn down
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