Inflame

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfleɪm/

Inflame (verb)

  1. To make a situation more intense or serious, often causing anger or excitement.
  2. To cause a part of the body to become red and painful, often due to injury or infection.

Examples

  • The argument can inflame tensions between the two groups.
  • The spicy food can inflame the stomach lining.

Common collocations: inflame passions, inflame conflict, inflame tissue, inflame skin

Synonyms of Inflame

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Inflame

  • — To calm is to reduce intensity or emotion.
  • — To suppress is to hold back or restrain emotions.