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inflaming

/ɪnˈfleɪ.mɪŋ/

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noun

/ɪnˈfleɪ.mɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс возбуждения сильных эмоций, особенно гнева или страсти, часто приводящий к волнению или конфликту.

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

uncountable

  1. Arousal to violent emotionC1formal

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

    ruРазжигание

    • 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.

    Synonymsaggravationarousalexcitationincitementinstigationkindlingprovocationstirring

    Antonymsappeasementcalmingconciliationpacificationplacationsoothing

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verb

inflame/ɪnˈfleɪm/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего сильные чувства, обострения ситуации или вызывающего воспаление или нагрев.

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.

    ruВоспалять

    • 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.

    Synonymschafeirritate

  2. Catch fireB2formalscientific

    To begin to burn or become ignited.

    ruВоспламеняться

    • 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.

    Synonymsburncatch fireflare upignitekindle

    Antonymsextinguishquenchsmother

  3. Cause to start burningB2formal

    To set something on fire or cause it to ignite.

    ruВоспламенить

    • 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.

    Synonymsenkindlefireignitekindlelightsparktouch off

    Antonymsdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

  4. Arouse or excite feelings and passionsC1formal

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

    ruРазжигать

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

    Synonymsagitatearouseexcitefanfueligniteincitekindleprovokestir

    Antonymsallayappeaseassuagecalmmitigatemollifypacifyplacatequellsoothetemper

  5. Become inflamed; get soreB2formalmedical

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

    ruВоспалиться

    • 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.

    Antonymscalmcoolhealsoothesubside

Forms
  • inflamed past participle
  • inflamed past simple
  • inflaming present participle
  • inflames third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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