conflagration
noun | /conflagration/
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an extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property
conflagration
noun | /conflagration/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMan extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property
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Synonyms
blazefirestorminfernowildfire
Antonyms
extinguishmentquenching
Examples
"The forest was destroyed in a massive conflagration."
"The revolution ignited a political conflagration across the region."
Mnemonic Trick
Conflagration = Con (together) + Flare → fire together, big blaze.
Etymology
From Latin conflagrare = to burn together
used for literal and figurative great fires
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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