inflame
//ɪnˈfleɪm//
Verb
inflameInfinitive
inflamePresent tense
inflamedPast tense
inflamedPast participle
inflamingPresent participle
inflamesThird-person singular
1
To provoke or intensify strong feelings, especially anger or passion, in someone.
His speech inflamed the anger of the crowd.
2
To cause inflammation or swelling in a part of the body.
The infection inflamed the tissue around the wound.
3
To make a situation or conflict worse or more intense.
His careless remarks inflamed the conflict between the two groups.