blazes

/ ˈbleɪzɪz /

plural noun

1. slang.
   a euphemistic word for hell
2. informal.
   (intensifier)

   what the blazes are you doing?

   to run like blazes

3. go to blazes! slang.
   go to hell!

Example Sentences

Supporters of the monument have stressed that fire agencies retain their authority to battle blazes within monument areas.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a scene that’s become routine with big blazes in the West.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials in several southern Californian counties have meanwhile urged residents to watch out for fast-spreading blazes, power outages and downed trees.

From BBC

The weather service is urging residents to be on guard for fast-spreading blazes, power outages and downed trees.

From Los Angeles Times

First, Lackey wants safety regulations to be implemented statewide and fire departments to be educated on how to combat these blazes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inferno
• misery
• nightmare
• purgatory