inflame synonyms

inflame

v.

  1. To irritate

    incense, aggravate, disturb, madden; see anger 1, bother 2.

  2. To arouse emotions

    incite, impassion, kindle, stir up; see excite 1, incite.

  3. To cause physical soreness

    irritate, redden, chafe, congest, erupt, break into a rash, infect, swell, raise the temperature; see also hurt 4, irritate 2.

  4. To burn

    kindle, set on fire, torch; see burn 2, ignite.

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