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sparked

VERB

start, inspire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

kindle precipitate provoke set off stimulate stir trigger

STRONG

animate excite

WEAK

set in motion touch off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm check discourage halt stop wait

STRONG

deaden

WEAK

cease

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, Ben Gvir sparked an outcry internationally but also within his own government by publishing a video of dozens of activists kneeling with their foreheads on the ground and their hands tied.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The "dirty fuel" debacle sparked fury, especially among transport workers.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Melbourne's Avalon Airport was partially shut down for several hours on Thursday after a laser hair removal device and a hot chocolate container sparked a bomb scare.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

A compounding financial crisis sparked mass protests in the country in December 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A flicker of understanding sparked the boy’s eyes.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi