inflaming

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess bezeichnet, starke Emotionen, besonders Zorn oder Leidenschaft, zu erregen oder anzufachen, was oft zu Aufruhr oder Konflikt führt.

A noun referring to the act or process of arousing strong emotions, especially anger or passion, often leading to agitation or conflict.

unzählbar

1. Arousal to violent emotionC1formal

   The act of provoking or stirring up strong, often angry or passionate feelings.

   Aufwiegelung

   • The politician's speech was an inflaming of public anger.
   • His comments led to an inflaming of tensions between the groups.
   • The article was accused of being an inflaming of racial hatred.

   Synonymeaggravationarousalexcitationincitementinstigationkindlingprovocationstirring

   Antonymeappeasementcalmingconciliationpacificationplacationsoothing

• 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