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«#DecodingHeadlines this week brings us the verb to REIGNITE:

«Israel’s Jenin operation reignites Palestinian anger» (by BBC)

· In this context means: to make something such as a disagreement or worry that was disappearing grow stronger. (Cambridge Dictionary)

· Can be replaced by some synonyms such as: rekindle, spark, revive, renew, invigorate, awaken, etc.

· Another example of use could be: It is time for us to reignite the debate about the implementation of the four-day workweek.

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