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- pronunciation:
- ihn
fleIm
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
inflames, inflaming, inflamed |
| definition 1: |
to stir up or intensify.
The lack of food inflamed the people's anger.- synonyms:
- arouse, excite, intensify, kindle
- antonyms:
- appease, calm
- similar words:
- agitate, fire up, incite, intoxicate, irritate, provoke, rouse, stimulate, stir up
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| definition 2: |
to cause or produce redness and swelling in.
An infection inflamed the wound on his knee.- similar words:
- irritate, swell
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| definition 3: |
to become emotionally excited.
The mob inflamed at the sight of police officers.- similar words:
- rouse
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| related words: |
anger, enrage, incense, light, outrage, raise |
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