English Explanatory Dictionary

add fuel to the fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see add, fuel, fire.

Pronunciation

en-au-add fuel to the fire.ogg

Word forms

add fuel to the fire adds fuel to the fire adding fuel to the fire added fuel to the fire add fuel to fire

Synonyms

add insult to injury fan the flames add fuel to the flame pour gasoline on the fire throw gasoline on the fire throw gas on the fire add fuel to the fire cap it all off make matters worse With malice hit someone when they are down kick a dog when it's down kick someone when they are down punch down put the boot in rub it in rub salt in the wound strike someone when they are down twist the knife

Antonyms

pour oil on troubled waters clear the air

Related words

stir shit
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