verb
combust
Combust (verb) means to be completely destroyed by fire.
verb
1
To be completely destroyed by fire.
2
To start burning, or to be destroyed by flames.
"Brom swore after that he spoke only the truth, the truth that as he sat by my side praying for my soul, my body had combusted into flame, the fire rapidly engulfing my entire being."
— Adelais Selwyn, Eadric (2014)
3
(informal) To burst out suddenly with excitement or energy.
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What is the meaning of combust?
"combust" (verb) means to be completely destroyed by fire.
What is another word for combust?
Other words for "combust" include burn, ignite, conflagrate, erupt.
What are the different meanings of combust?
"combust" has 3 main meanings: 1. To be completely destroyed by fire; 2. To start burning, or to be destroyed by flames; 3. (informal) To burst out suddenly with excitement or energy.
