Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > T Synonyms of tinderbox Find synonyms for: Noun 1. tinderbox, situation usage: a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence; "the Balkans are the tinderbox of Europe" 2. tinderbox, box usage: a box for holding tinder WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of tinderbox (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: annular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language