inflame

Verb
  1. Cause inflammation in (synset 200063495)
    "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"
    is a type of: aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate, worsen - make worse
    verb group: inflame - become inflamed; get sore
  2. Catch fire (synset 202767643)
    "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"
    is a type of: flare up - ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down
    same as: kindle
  3. Cause to start burning (synset 202767330)
    "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"
    is a type of: ignite, light - cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
    subtypes: rekindle - kindle anew, as of a fire
    same as: conflagrate, enkindle, kindle
  4. Arouse or excite feelings and passions (synset 201764964)
    "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"
    is a type of: arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise - call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    subtypes: ferment - work up into agitation or excitement
    same as: fire up, heat, ignite, stir up, wake
  5. Become inflamed;
    Get sore (synset 200063328)
    "His throat inflamed"
    is a type of: decline, worsen - grow worse
    verb group: inflame - cause inflammation in

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