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UK
/ɪnflˈeɪm/
]
[ US /ɪnˈfɫeɪm/ ]
[ US /ɪnˈfɫeɪm/ ]
VERB
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cause to start burning
The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds -
arouse or excite feelings and passions
Wake old feelings of hatred
The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor -
cause inflammation in
The repetitive motion inflamed her joint -
catch fire
The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles -
become inflamed; get sore
His throat inflamed
How To Use inflame In A Sentence
- The shooting inflamed ethnic tensions.
- Scented candles, especially the industrial strength and size that many people light around the holidays, give off more than fragrance-studies show they produce tiny bits of pollution known as particulates that can inflame the respiratory tract and aggravate asthma, Dr. Sublett says. Msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines
- Solicitors taking a confrontational approach can often inflame the situation rather than calm it. Why Am I Afraid to Divorce?
- He's inflamed her heart, but now he is rolling out of town.
- Treatment may vary from rest and splints for acutely inflamed joints, to medications that can reduce inflammation.
- When the iris of the eye becomes infected and inflamed, a painful condition called iritis can develop. EHow - Health How To's
- Without the protection of the eyelid, the inside of the eyelid and the surface of your eye may become dry, irritated and inflamed.
- It turns out he had inflamed joints in his lower back.
- You should call the doctor if the area around the wound becomes inflamed.
- Those who sleep at all dream of fiery, burning places where eyes smart and breath inflames the lungs.