set ablaze

sɛt əˈbleɪz
setting ablaze
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Translation of set ablaze into Russian

Verbal expression

1.

ignite

cause something to catch fire
  • The protesters set ablaze the old building.Протестующие подожгли старое здание.
2.

excite

Rare
incite strong emotions or reactions
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  • The speech set ablaze the crowd's enthusiasm.Речь разожгла энтузиазм толпы.
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Synonyms and analogies of set ablaze in English

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Examples of set ablaze in a sentence

  • The fireworks accidentally set ablaze the nearby tree.
  • The news set ablaze public opinion.
  • Her words set ablaze his imagination.

Translations of "set ablaze" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
поджечьv. - podzhech'

Many villages were set ablaze, causing the displacement of the population.

Многие деревни были подожжены, что привело к перемещению населения.

Where not yet set ablaze, they appear as dark chunks.

Там, где они ещё не подожжены, они выглядят как темные глыбы.

Many houses of westerners were pelted with rocks and set ablaze.

Они забросали камнями и подожгли множество домов выходцев из западных районов.

The town's mayor said some aircraft had been set ablaze.

Мэр города сообщил, что некоторые воздушные суда подожгли.

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Other translations for set ablaze:

  • сожжены

set ablaze: Examples and translations in context

He accidentally set ablaze his shirt while cooking at the stove.

Он случайно поджёг свою рубашку, когда готовил на плите.

The ceremony started with the chanting before the burnt offering was set ablaze.

Церемония начиналась с пения, прежде чем всесожжение было подожжено.

A careless camper set ablaze the forest, causing a large wildfire.

Небрежный турист поджёг лес, вызвав сильный лесной пожар.

He accidentally set ablaze the trash can while trying to start a fire.

Он случайно поджёг мусорный бак, пытаясь разжечь огонь.

One fleeing and terrified woman was doused with gasoline and set ablaze.

Одну убегающую перепуганную женщину облили бензином и подожгли.

The intricately carved ship was prepared for the viking funeral and set ablaze.

Искусно вырезанный корабль подготовили для погребального обряда и подожгли.

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