Antonyms for burning
ˈbɜr nɪŋburn·ing

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. burning

   One is eager who impatiently desires to accomplish some end; one is earnest with a desire that is less impatient, but more deep, resolute, and constant; one is anxious with a desire that foresees rather the pain of disappointment than the delight of attainment. One is eager for the gratification of any appetite or passion; he is earnest in conviction, purpose, or character. Eager usually refers to some specific and immediate satisfaction, earnest to something permanent and enduring; the patriotic soldier is earnest in his devotion to his country, eager for a decisive battle.

   Antonyms:
   apathetic, calm, careless, cold, cool, dispassionate, frigid, heedless, indifferent, negligent, phlegmatic, purposeless, regardless, stolid, stony, stupid, unconcerned, uninterested, unmindful, unmoved

   Synonyms:
   animated, anxious, ardent, desirous, eager, earnest, enthusiastic, fervent, glowing, hot, impatient, impetuous, importunate, intense, intent, keen, longing, vehement, yearning, zealous

   Preposition:
   Eager for (more rarely after) favor, honor, etc.; eager in pursuit.

Matched Categories

1. • Change Of Integrity
   • Execution
   • Oxidation
   • Pain

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. burning, combustionnoun

   the act of burning something

   "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"

   Antonyms:
   unimportant

   Synonyms:
   electrocution, combustion, burn, burning at the stake

2. burn, burningnoun

   pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

   Antonyms:
   unimportant

   Synonyms:
   burn mark, tan, burn, combustion, electrocution, burning at the stake, sunburn, suntan

3. combustion, burningnoun

   a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

   Antonyms:
   unimportant

   Synonyms:
   electrocution, combustion, burn, burning at the stake

4. electrocution, burningnoun

   execution by electricity

   Antonyms:
   unimportant

   Synonyms:
   electrocution, combustion, burn, burning at the stake

5. burning, burning at the stakenoun

   execution by fire

   Antonyms:
   unimportant

   Synonyms:
   electrocution, combustion, burn, burning at the stake

6. burningadjective

   a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

   Antonyms:
   unimportant

   Synonyms:
   electrocution, combustion, burn, burning at the stake

7. burning(a)adjective

   of immediate import

   "burning issues of the day"

   Antonyms:
   unimportant

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. burningnoun

   Synonyms:
   combustion, cineration, incineration, cauterization, cautery, pyrography, arson, incendiarism, smoldering

2. burningnoun

   Synonyms:
   cremation, incremation

   Associated words:
   cremator, crematory, crematorium

How to use burning in a sentence?

1. Ted Cruz:

   Democrats are doubling down on the extreme. Their policy is crashing and burning.

2. Henry Ramos:

   The simple political calculation 'let's leave him for three more years so he finishes burning himself in his own oil' seems very irresponsible to me.

3. W. Clement Stone:

   When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.

4. Tony Massarotti:

   What bugs me about a story like this is when they use the word ‘tragedy,’ a tragedy is what happened at that church in Texas this past weekend, or an orphanage burning down. This? You know what the risks are!

5. Kelly Osbourne:

   Before I start making more enemies and burning new bridges, I want to thank my good friend, joan, I know you are watching from heaven, but I am not afraid to bring the hammer down on anyone.

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