Words Like TINDERBOX

We have put together a list of words that are similar to TINDERBOX.

1 Situation Noun Synonym Words Like Situation

1 A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.

2 a place that is so dry and hot that there is danger of fire.

3 a potentially dangerous situation.

4 a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence

5 a box for holding tinder

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