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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disarray disrobe strip unclothe undress untruss [archaic]
denude divest uncover undrape unveil
fu​el
noun, often attributive
fu·​el
ˈfyü(-ə)l

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a material used to produce heat or power by burning
    nutritive material
    a material from which atomic energy can be liberated especially in a reactor
  • a source of sustenance or incentive reinforcement
verb
fueled or fuelled; fuel​ing or fuel​ling

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
energy power
Examples
Noun
  • //I had the fuel pump replaced on my car.
  • //These latest scandals will provide further fuel for his political opponents.
  • //These latest accusations will only add fuel to the controversy.
  • //The controversy continues to rage, and these latest accusations will only add fuel to the fire.
Verb
  • //The airplanes were fueled in midair.
  • //The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed.
  • //Inflation was fueled by high prices.
  • //The strong economy has fueled the construction of new homes.
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1593, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English fewel, from Anglo-French fuail, feuaile, from Vulgar Latin *focalia, from Latin focus hearth
idden='true'>, hap [dialect] huddle swaddle swathe wrap
accoutre (or accouter) bedight [archaic] equip furnish habilitate outfit tailor uniform
dress down underdress
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disarray disrobe strip unclothe undress untruss [archaic]
denude divest uncover undrape unveil
fu​el
noun, often attributive
fu·​el
ˈfyü(-ə)l

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • a material used to produce heat or power by burning
    nutritive material
    a material from which atomic energy can be liberated especially in a reactor
  • a source of sustenance or incentive reinforcement
verb
fueled or fuelled; fuel​ing or fuel​ling

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
energy power
Examples
Noun
  • //I had the fuel pump replaced on my car.
  • //These latest scandals will provide further fuel for his political opponents.
  • //These latest accusations will only add fuel to the controversy.
  • //The controversy continues to rage, and these latest accusations will only add fuel to the fire.
Verb
  • //The airplanes were fueled in midair.
  • //The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed.
  • //Inflation was fueled by high prices.
  • //The strong economy has fueled the construction of new homes.
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1593, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English fewel, from Anglo-French fuail, feuaile, from Vulgar Latin *focalia, from Latin focus hearth
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