verb
1.
Synonyms: light 1, enkindle, fire, ignite, inflame
Related Word: blaze, flame, flare, glow; excite, provoke, stimulate; arouse, foment, incite, instigate, rouse, stir
Antonyms: smother
2.
Synonyms: stir 1, arouse, awaken, bestir, challenge, rally, rouse, wake, waken, whet
Antonyms: stifle