burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor.

Often, flames. the state or condition of blazing combustion

to burst into flames.

any flamelike condition; glow; inflamed condition.

brilliant light; scintillating luster.

bright coloring; a streak or patch of color.

flame color.

intense ardor, zeal, or passion.

Informal . an object of one's passionate love; sweetheart

He's taking out his new flame tonight.

Computer Slang . an angry, critical, or disparaging electronic message, as an e-mail or newsgroup post.

to burn with a flame or flames; burst into flames; blaze.

to glow like flame; shine brilliantly; flash.

to burn or burst forth with strong emotion; break into open anger, indignation, etc.

Computer Slang . to send an angry, critical, or disparaging electronic message.

to subject to the action of flame or fire.

to flambé.

Computer Slang . to insult or criticize angrily in an electronic message. ?

flame out,

(of a jet engine) to cease to function due to an interruption of the fuel supply or to faulty combustion.

to burst out in or as if in flames.

noun

hate

verb

smolder

noun

blaze , brightness , conflagration , flare , flash , holocaust , light , rapid oxidation , wildfire , affection , ardor , baby , beau , beloved , boyfriend , darling , dear , desire , enthusiasm , fervor , fire , girlfriend , heartthrob , honey , inamorata , inamorato , keenness , love , paramour , spark , steady , swain , sweetheart , sweetie , truelove , abusive e-mail message , abusive newsgroup message , abusive newsgroup posting , flame-mail , flame war , insulting newsgroup message , insulting newsgroup posting , flare-up , flambeau , ignis fatuus , jack-o\'-lantern , luminescence , will-o\'-the-wisp

verb

blaze , coruscate , fire , flare , flare up , flash , glare , glint , glow , ignite , kindle , light , oxidize , shine , combust , ardor , beau , boyfriend , burning , butter , girlfriend , lover , passion , spark , sweetheart