mindmap root((烈火)) blaze implies rapidity in kindling of material and the radiation of intense heat and light: the crackle and ~ of oak logs; the angry ~ of her eyes. flame suggests a darting tongue or tongues of fire: the ~s rose above the burning building. flare stresses a sudden rapid burst of fire or flame against a dark background （as of a dying fire）: the sudden ~ of a match; and implies both suddenness and intensity: a ~ of temper. glare is likely to connote unendurable brilliance: the ~ of a searchlight. glow is more likely to suggest a temperate burning that yields light without flame or glare, or gentle warmth and radiance: the comforting ~ of coals on the hearth.