Conflagration

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːnfləɡˈreɪʃən/

Conflagration (noun)

  1. A large and intense fire that causes great damage and destruction.

Examples

  • A conflagration can destroy entire neighborhoods in a matter of hours.
  • A conflagration can destroy entire buildings quickly.

Common collocations: cause a conflagration, survive a conflagration, witness a conflagration

Synonyms of Conflagration

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Conflagration

  • the act of putting out a fire
  • the absence of fire or chaos