inflame (Meaning)
inflame (v)
cause inflammation in
catch fire
cause to start burning
arouse or excite feelings and passions
become inflamed; get sore
inflame (v. t.)
To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.
Fig.: To kindle or intensify, as passion or appetite; to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat; as, to inflame desire.
To provoke to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.
To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of; as, to inflame the eyes by overwork.
To exaggerate; to enlarge upon.
inflame (v. i.)
To grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful; to become angry or incensed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inflame
inflame Sentence Examples
- The pungent fumes from the burning tires inflamed my eyes.
- The politician's inflammatory speech ignited outrage among the crowd.
- The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication to reduce the swelling.
- The injustice of the verdict inflamed the community's anger.
- The hot sauce inflamed my stomach, causing a burning sensation.
- The inflammatory article sparked a heated debate on social media.
- The dog's inflamed paw limped painfully across the floor.
- The constant friction ignited the wound, causing it to become inflamed.
- The inflammatory condition caused redness, swelling, and discomfort.
- The harsh chemicals inflamed the skin, leading to a rash.
FAQs About the word inflame
cause inflammation in, catch fire, cause to start burning, arouse or excite feelings and passions, become inflamed; get soreTo set on fire; to kindle; to cause
enrage, irritate, anger, annoy,infuriate, offend,rile, madden, rankle, exasperate
allay, delight, assuage, soothe, relieve, allay, gratify, gratify, please, assuage
The pungent fumes from the burning tires inflamed my eyes.
The politician's inflammatory speech ignited outrage among the crowd.
The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication to reduce the swelling.
The injustice of the verdict inflamed the community's anger.
