transitive verb inflamed -·flamed′, inflaming -·flam′·ing

1. to set on fire
2. to arouse passion, desire, or violence in; excite intensely, as with anger
3. to increase the intensity of (passion, desire, violence, etc.)
4. to cause inflammation in (some organ or tissue)

Etymology: ME enflamen < OFr enflammer < L inflammare: see in- & flame

intransitive verb

1. to become roused, excited, stimulated, etc.
2. to catch fire
3. to become hot, feverish, swollen, red, sore, etc.