flame vs pet

flame

verb
  • To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour. 

  • To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze. 

  • To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody). 

adj
  • Of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame. 

noun
  • The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat. 

  • A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour. 

  • flame 

  • A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair. 

  • The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl. 

  • Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger. 

pet

verb
  • To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously. 

  • To stroke or fondle (an animal). 

adj
  • Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention. 

  • Kept or treated as a pet. 

noun
  • Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.) 

  • One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment. 

  • A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted. 

  • An animal kept as a companion. 

  • Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling. 

  • A term of endearment usually applied to women and children. 

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