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- pronunciation:
- ihn
fleIm
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
inflames, inflaming, inflamed |
| definition 1: |
to excite, arouse, or intensify (the emotions or passions).
- synonyms:
- arouse, enkindle, excite, ignite, intensify, kindle
- antonyms:
- appease, calm
- similar words:
- agitate, anger, electrify, enliven, fire up, heat, incite, infect, intoxicate, irritate, madden, provoke, rouse, stimulate, stir up, whip up
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| definition 2: |
to cause or produce redness and swelling in (tissue) as an infection.
- similar words:
- fever, irritate, suppurate, swell
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| definition 3: |
to set fire to; kindle.
- synonyms:
- enkindle, ignite, kindle
- antonyms:
- extinguish
- similar words:
- burn, torch
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| related words: |
canker, enrage, fan, incense, light, nettle, outrage, raise |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become emotionally aroused.
A mob inflames easily.- synonyms:
- arouse, kindle
- similar words:
- enkindle, heat, rouse
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| related words: |
anger |
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