12
light(verb, cause, start, destroy, strike)
11
ignite(verb, set, light, cause, start)
8
kindle(verb, light, cause, start, strike)
7
fire(verb, light, cause, start, strike)
5
set on fire(verb, expression, idiom, light, strike)
4
burn(verb, light, destroy, strike, kindle)
4
torch(verb, start, destroy, hot, incinerate)
3
inflame(verb, strike, burn, kindle, ignite)
3
set alight(verb, expression, light, strike, burn)
3
touch off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, light, burn)
2
arouse
2
enkindle(verb, light, cause, start, strike)
2
excite
2
foment
2
incite
2
madden
2
rouse
2
stir
2
whip up
2
work up
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