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inflame

/ɪn'fleɪm/

Synonyms of inflame Antonyms of inflame Examples of inflame Usage of inflame Parts of inflame Definition that contains inflame Words sounding like inflame Explanation of inflame

verb
cause to start burning
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conflagrate enkindle kindle

type of:
ignite light
verb
catch fire
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kindle

type of:
flare up
verb
arouse or excite feelings and passions
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fire up heat ignite stir up wake

type of:
raise kindle provoke elicit enkindle evoke arouse fire
verb
become inflamed; get sore
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"His throat inflamed"

type of:
worsen decline
verb
cause inflammation in
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"The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"

type of:
worsen exacerbate exasperate aggravate

Examples of inflame

"His throat inflamed"
"The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"