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fan the flames
verb
Synonyms
add fuel to the fire
pour gasoline on the fire
make matters worse
To intensify or worsen an already difficult situation.
Word Frequency 1800~2019
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Other words
twilight
primarily
handclasp
exerciser
economy
skyward
semifinal
roping
race
strength
mystify
exterior
accent
squad
finance
bagful
dragging
ashy
canary
giving
add fuel to the fire
pour gasoline on the fire
hit the fan
feed the flames
flame up
draw fire
throw gasoline on the fire
pour fuel on the fire
go up in flames
add fuel to the flame
take fire
do a slow burn
throw gas on the fire
light a fire under
light someone's fire