What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
conflagrate
Example
The wildfire conflagrated through the forest, destroying everything in its path. [conflagrate: verb]
Example
The political situation in the country could conflagrate into a full-blown crisis if not handled carefully. [conflagrate: verb]
incinerate
Example
The documents were incinerated to prevent any sensitive information from being leaked. [incinerated: past participle]
Example
The medical waste was incinerated to ensure that it did not pose a threat to public health. [incinerated: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incinerate is more commonly used than conflagrate in everyday language, especially in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between conflagrate and incinerate?
Incinerate is more formal than conflagrate, which is less common and often associated with literary or poetic language.
