definition of
[inflame]

[1] #1 inflame v. cause inflammation in; "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint". wn

[2] #2 inflame v. [kindle] catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles". wn

[3] #3 inflame v. [kindle, enkindle, conflagrate] cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds". wn

[4] #4 inflame v. [stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up] 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". wn

[5] #5 inflame v. become inflamed; get sore; "His throat inflamed". wn