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inflame
[in-fleym]
verb (used with object)
to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
to arouse to a high degree of passion or feeling.
His harangue inflamed the rabble.
to incite or rouse, as to violence.
His words inflamed the angry mob to riot.
(of an emotion, as rage) to cause to redden or grow heated.
Uncontrollable rage inflamed his face.
to cause inflammation in.
Her eyes were inflamed with crying.
to raise (the blood, bodily tissue, etc.) to a morbid or feverish heat.
to set aflame, ablaze, or afire; set on fire.
to redden with or as with flames.
The setting sun inflames the sky.
verb (used without object)
to burst into flame; take fire.
to be kindled, as passion.
to become hot with passion, as the heart.
to become excessively affected with inflammation.
inflame
/ ɪnˈfleɪm /
verb
to arouse or become aroused to violent emotion
(tr) to increase or intensify; aggravate
to produce inflammation in (a tissue, organ, or part) or (of a tissue, etc) to become inflamed
to set or be set on fire; kindle
(tr) to cause to redden
Other Word Forms
- inflamedness noun
- inflamer noun
- inflamingly adverb
- reinflame verb
- uninflamed adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Scottish Labour MP Chris Murray warned that failing to reform the asylum system would "inflame far-right sentiment".
"At the same time, we urge all Lebanese actors and especially Hezbollah to refrain from any measures or responses that could further inflame the situation," he added.
The reporters acknowledge that tensions over illegal immigration are high in the UK and say they have both been worried that the investigation could inflame hostilities.
They worry that such coverage of illegal activities within the Kurdish community could inflame hostilities.
The mice missing girdin developed severe gut inflammation and an altered microbiome, and many died from sepsis, a dangerous condition caused by an uncontrolled immune response that inflames the entire body and harms vital organs.
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