Definitions for inflame

Definitions for (verb) inflame

Main entry: inflame

Definition: become inflamed; get sore

Usage: His throat inflamed


Main entry: inflame

Definition: cause inflammation in

Usage: The repetitive motion inflamed her joint


Main entry: inflame, ignite, heat, stir up, wake, fire up

Definition: arouse or excite feelings and passions

Usage: 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


Main entry: kindle, enkindle, inflame, conflagrate

Definition: cause to start burning

Usage: The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds


Main entry: inflame, kindle

Definition: catch fire

Usage: The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles


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