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Reignite

verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To ignite again.

    "Firefighters remained at the scene all day to prevent the smoldering remains from re-igniting."

  2. 2
    ignite anew, as of something burning wordnet
  3. 3
    To start again, especially animosity or argument. figuratively

    "The verdict against Yingluck is widely seen as having the potential to reignite tensions, though the junta has largely snuffed out open opposition."

Etymology

From re- + ignite.

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