Synonyms: inflame
Definition: become inflamed; get sore
Usage: His throat inflamed
Synonyms: inflame
Definition: cause inflammation in
Usage: The repetitive motion inflamed her joint
Similar words: worsen, exacerbate, exasperate, aggravate
Definition: make worse
Usage: This drug aggravates the pain
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: kindle, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, arouse, raise, provoke
Definition: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Usage: arouse pity; raise a smile; evoke sympathy
Synonyms: kindle, enkindle, inflame, conflagrate
Definition: cause to start burning
Usage: The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
Definition: cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
Usage: Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter; Light a cigarette
Definition: catch fire
Usage: The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
Similar words: flare up
Definition: ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down
Usage: the fire flared up and died down once again