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noun(fire)the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
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noun(fire)one of the four elements of the alchemists
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noun(fire)burning passion : ardor
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verb(fire)to set on fire : kindle; also : ignite
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verb(fire)to give life or spirit to : inspire
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verb(fire)to fill with passion or enthusiasm —often used with up
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noun(fire)a fire involving low-growing plants (such as scrub and brush)
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noun(fire)a minor conflict or crisis
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noun(fire)a military order to cease firing
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noun(fire)a suspension of active hostilities
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noun(fire)firing (as in combat) from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross
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noun(fire)a situation wherein the forces of opposing factions meet, cross, or clash
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noun(fire)rapid or heated exchange of words
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noun(fire)an utterly calamitous or mismanaged situation or occurrence : disaster
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verb(fire)to speak without hesitation —usually used as an imperative
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verb(fire)to write and send usually in haste or anger
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noun(fire)an eerie phosphorescent light (as of decaying wood); also : a luminous fungus (such as Armillaria mellea) that causes decaying wood to glow
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noun(fire)the firing of weapons from one's own forces or those of an ally especially when resulting in the accidental death or injury of one's own personnel