INFLAME





Definition:

  1. [verb] cause inflammation in; "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"

  2. [verb] catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"
    Synonyms: kindle

  3. [verb] cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"
    Synonyms: kindle, enkindle, conflagrate

  4. [verb] arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
    Synonyms: stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up

  5. [verb] become inflamed; get sore; "His throat inflamed"

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