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Add fuel to the fire
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation
"Instead of apologizing to his girlfriend he decided to add fuel to the fire."
Synonyms
add insult to injury
fan the flames
make matters worse
pour gasoline on the fire
add fuel to fire
add fuel to the flame
pour fuel on the fire
feed the fire
throw gasoline on the fire
throw gas on the fire
light the touch-paper
fire up
Antonyms
pour oil on troubled waters
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