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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
That’s why Vance was one of the only prominent GOP politicians who did not send a “Happy Diwali” message; he is acutely aware that even a simple acknowledgment would further inflame the white nationalist crowd.
Though the analysts also wrote that “we do not believe the current situation will inflame overall defaults,” with private and public loans experiencing similar trends.
Whether the monitors will reassure voters or inflame partisan tensions depends on how visible and active they are on Election Day.
Many historians say the killings inflamed the unrest in Northern Ireland.
Kimmel had planned to clarify his remarks Sept. 17, but Disney executives feared the comedian was dug in and would only inflame the tense situation.
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