inflame

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand starke Gefühle hervorruft, eine Situation verschärft oder auch eine Entzündung bzw. Erhitzung verursacht.

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.

   Entzünden

   • 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.

   Synonymechafeirritate

2. Catch fireB2formalscientific

   To begin to burn or become ignited.

   Feuer fangen

   • 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.

   Synonymeburncatch fireflare upignitekindle

   Antonymeextinguishquenchsmother

3. Cause to start burningB2formal

   To set something on fire or cause it to ignite.

   Entzünden

   • 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.

   Synonymeenkindlefireignitekindlelightsparktouch off

   Antonymedouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

4. Arouse or excite feelings and passionsC1formal

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

   Entfachen

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

   Synonymeagitatearouseexcitefanfueligniteincitekindleprovokestir

   Antonymeallayappeaseassuagecalmmitigatemollifypacifyplacatequellsoothetemper

5. Become inflamed; get soreB2formalmedical

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

   Sich entzünden

   • 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.

   Antonymecalmcoolhealsoothesubside