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▸ verb:  (idiomatic) Synonym of add fuel to the fire

Similar:
pour gasoline on the fire, feed the fire, throw gasoline on the fire, throw gas on the fire, add fuel to the fire, add fuel to fire, add fuel to the flame, stir the embers, put the heat on, fan the fire, more...

Opposite:
quell, extinguish, dampen, suppress

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Similar:
pour gasoline on the fire, feed the fire, throw gasoline on the fire, throw gas on the fire, add fuel to the fire, add fuel to fire, add fuel to the flame, stir the embers, put the heat on, fan the fire, more...

Opposite:
quell, extinguish, dampen, suppress



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