inflame meaning and definition

INFLAME verb

Definition of inflame (verb)

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