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stoke

verb

/stoʊk/

Meaning

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.

stoke the flames

fuel, kindle, ignite, arouse, provoke

extinguish, calm, suppress

stoke a fire, stoke anger, stoke enthusiasm, stoke fears

to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.