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- Dictionaryinflame/ɪnˈfleɪm/
verb
- 1. provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone: "high fines further inflamed public feelings" Similar Opposite
- 2. cause inflammation in (a part of the body): "the finger joints were inflamed with rheumatoid arthritis"
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INFLAME definition: 1. to cause or increase very strong feelings such as anger or excitement: 2. to make a part of the…. Learn more.
The meaning of INFLAME is to excite to excessive or uncontrollable action or feeling; especially : to make angry. How to use inflame in a sentence.
INFLAME meaning: 1. to cause or increase very strong feelings such as anger or excitement: 2. to make a part of the…. Learn more.
Inflame definition: to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).. See examples of INFLAME used in a sentence.
To inflame is to make feelings stronger, or stir them up. Reminding your grandfather about the time his car was stolen may just inflame his anger. Getting a parking ticket might inflame your frustration, and when a city imposes a curfew it may inflame the community's feelings of resentment.
inflame in British English. (ɪnˈfleɪm ) verb. 1. to arouse or become aroused to violent emotion. 2. (transitive) to increase or intensify; aggravate. 3. to produce inflammation in (a tissue, organ, or part) or (of a tissue, etc) to become inflamed.
to cause very strong feelings, especially anger or excitement, in a person or in a group of people. inflame somebody/something His comments have inflamed teachers all over the country. Her defiance inflamed his jealousy yet further. The latest revelations are set to inflame public opinion still further.