inflame

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A verb used to indicate the act of provoking strong feelings, intensifying a situation, or causing something to become inflamed or heated.

1. Cause inflammation inB2formalmedical

   To cause a part of the body to become red, swollen, and painful, often due to infection or injury.

   يُسبّب التهابًا

   • The infection inflamed the wound, causing redness and swelling.
   • Allergens can inflame the nasal passages.
   • The doctor said the injury would inflame the joint if not treated.

   المرادفاتchafeirritate

2. Catch fireB2formalscientific

   To begin to burn or become ignited.

   يشتعل

   • The dry leaves quickly inflamed when exposed to the spark.
   • The chemical mixture can inflame if it comes into contact with heat.
   • The fabric is treated so it won't inflame easily.

   المرادفاتburncatch fireflare upignitekindle

   الأضدادextinguishquenchsmother

3. Cause to start burningB2formal

   To set something on fire or cause it to ignite.

   إشعال النار

   • The arsonist used gasoline to inflame the building.
   • A stray spark can inflame the entire forest.
   • They used a torch to inflame the pile of wood.

   المرادفاتenkindlefireignitekindlelightsparktouch off

   الأضدادdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

4. Arouse or excite feelings and passionsC1formal

   To provoke or intensify strong emotions, such as anger, passion, or excitement.

   إثارة المشاعر

   • His speech inflamed the crowd's anger against the government.
   • The controversial article inflamed public opinion.
   • Her words inflamed his jealousy and suspicion.

   المرادفاتagitatearouseexcitefanfueligniteincitekindleprovokestir

   الأضدادallayappeaseassuagecalmmitigatemollifypacifyplacatequellsoothetemper

5. Become inflamed; get soreB2formalmedical

   To become red, swollen, and painful, typically as a result of infection or irritation.

   التهاب

   • His throat inflamed after he caught a cold.
   • The skin around the cut began to inflame and turn red.
   • If you don't clean the wound, it will inflame.

   الأضدادcalmcoolhealsoothesubside