ignites
ig-nites
verb
To start burning or cause something to start burning, often suddenly.
"The dry kindling ignites easily."
verb
To cause a strong feeling, argument, or situation to begin suddenly.
"His speech ignites passion in the crowd."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: heat, ignite, stir up, inflame, wake, fire up, light, fire, take fire, combust, erupt, catch fire
Antonyms: blow out, extinguish, quench, snuff out