incinerate
3 antonyms and opposites of incinerate, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To destroy something completely by burning.
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How to use incinerate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin incinerātus, "reduced to ashes," from cinis, "ashes" — the same root as "cinder."
Full origin of incinerate →Frequently asked questions
What does “incinerate” mean?
The word “incinerate” means to destroy something completely by burning. In plain terms, to burn something completely, reducing it to ash.
How do you pronounce “incinerate”?
“Incinerate” is pronounced ihn-SIH-nuh-rayt (/ɪnˈsɪnɚeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “incinerate” in a sentence?
Here is “incinerate” used in a sentence: “The hospital incinerates medical waste on site.”
What is another word for “incinerate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “incinerate” include burn, burn away, burn down, burn up, burn to a crisp and char up.
What is the opposite of “incinerate”?
The opposite of “incinerate” — its antonyms — are extinguish, salvage and save.
What part of speech is “incinerate”?
“Incinerate” is a verb.
Where does the word “incinerate” come from?
The word “incinerate” comes from Latin. From Latin incinerātus, "reduced to ashes," from cinis, "ashes" — the same root as "cinder.".