reignite verb2 •To ignite again.Firefighters remained at the scene all day to prevent the smoldering remains from re-igniting. — 1979 •(figurative) To start again, especially animosity or argument.The verdict against Yingluck is widely seen as having the potential to reignite tensions, though the junta has largely snuffed out open opposition. — 2017 formsreignited · reigniting · reignites