v. to start again, especially animosity or argument
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v. ignite anew, as of something burning
Word Usage
"U.S. withdrawal from the 1972 ABM treaty, which has inhibited development of ballistic-missile defenses, caused the usual cries that this would "re-escalate" (Jimmy Carter) and "reignite" (Sen. John Kerry) the arms race."