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conflagration

 

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Noun conflagration has 1 sense
  1. conflagration, inferno - a very intense and uncontrolled fire
    --1 is a kind of fire
    --1 has particulars: wildfire

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Conflagration

Definition:

A conflagration refers to an intense and widespread fire that causes significant damage and destruction.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Meaning:

A large and uncontrollable fire that engulfs a considerable area.

Example sentence:

The conflagration spread rapidly, engulfing the entire building in flames.

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Sense 2:

Meaning:

A figurative use meaning a violent, intense, or destructive event or situation.

Example sentence:

The political scandal ignited a conflagration of controversies and public outrage.

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