inflaming Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun arousal to violent emotion
   inflammation.
   
2. verb cause inflammation in
   inflame.
   
   • The repetitive motion inflamed her joint
3. verb catch fire
   kindle; inflame.
   
   • The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
4. verb cause to start burning
   inflame; kindle; enkindle; conflagrate.
   
   • The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
5. verb arouse or excite feelings and passions
   ignite; stir up; inflame; heat; wake; fire up.
   
   • 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
6. verb become inflamed; get sore
   inflame.
   
   • His throat inflamed

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