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Meaning of inflame
to arouse or intensify strong feelings or reactions, especially anger or excitement
Etymology of inflame
The word "inflame" comes from the Latin words "in" meaning "in" or "on" and "flamare" meaning "to set on fire" or "to burn", which is derived from "flamma" meaning "flame"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of setting something on fire, as well as to describe the arousal of strong emotions, especially anger or passion
Synonyms
ignite
burn
kindle
fire
inflame
excite
provoke
infuriate
anger
enrage
arouse
stir
agitate
incite
instigate
foment
spark
fuel
fan
intensify
exacerbate
irritate
annoy
vex
exasperate
incense
enflame
passion
enthusiasm
excitement
fervor
zeal
ardor
ignite
set
light
blaze
flare
flame
smolder
glow
ember
scorch
sear
char
blister
burn
scald
boil
simmer
seethe
bubble
foam
froth
churn
storm
rage
fury
ire
wrath
indignation
outrage
umbrage
offense
resentment
pique
ire
anger
temper
passion
enthusiasm
fervor
zeal
ardor
Definitions
- to make someone or something become angry or excited
- * to make a feeling or situation become more intense or serious
- * to set fire to something or make it start burning
Usage Examples
- The politician's speech was designed to inflame the crowd and get them to take action
- * The fire inflamed the dry underbrush and quickly spread through the forest
- * The news of the scandal inflamed public opinion and led to widespread protests