Definitions

inflame

[in-fleym] / ɪnˈfleɪm /

VERB

anger, aggravate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate arouse disturb embitter enrage exacerbate fire up foment heat up ignite incense infuriate intensify irritate kindle provoke rile roil rouse stimulate worsen

STRONG

annoy burn exasperate excite fan fire gall get grate heat increase intoxicate light madden vex

WEAK

impassion put out steam up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid appease calm comfort delight discourage disenchant extinguish help lull make happy pacify please quiet soothe stop

STRONG

bore cool dull lose quench

WEAK

alleviate placate tranquilize

Example Sentences

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There are Forms which naturally create Respect in the Beholders, and at once Inflame and Chastise the Imagination.

From The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays by Addison, Joseph

All our deadened souls' desires Inflame anew with heavenly fires!

From A Celtic Psaltery by Graves, Alfred Perceval

Inflame, in-flām′, v.t. to cause to flame: to cause to burn: to excite: to increase: to exasperate.—v.i. to become hot, painful, or angry.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

Frame your report with circumspective art: Inflame her crimes, exalt your own obedience; But let no thoughtless hint involve Abdalla.

From Dr. Johnson's Works: Life, Poems, and Tales, Volume 1 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D., in Nine Volumes by Johnson, Samuel

Inflame the spirit, and if strontia is present, the flame is tinged of a red color.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

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