inflamed

• Describe una parte del cuerpo que está enrojecida, hinchada y a menudo dolorosa debido a una infección o lesión; también puede referirse a algo irritado o inflamado.

1. Red and swollenB2formalmedical

   Describes a part of the body that is red, swollen, and often painful due to infection or injury.

   Inflamado (enrojecido e hinchado)

   • The doctor examined his inflamed throat.
   • Her knee became inflamed after the fall.
   • An inflamed wound requires immediate medical attention.

   Sinónimosangrychafedinfectedirritatedredsoreswollentender

2. Angry or excitedC1informal

   Describes a person or situation that is very angry, excited, or emotionally charged.

   Exaltado, acalorado

   • The crowd was inflamed by the speaker's words.
   • His inflamed temper caused a heated argument.
   • The debate left everyone feeling inflamed and frustrated.

   Sinónimosagitatedangryenragedexcitedfrenziedfuriousheatedincensedirefulpassionatewrathful

   Antónimoscalmpeacefulserene

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de provocar sentimientos intensos, agravar una situación, o causar inflamación o calentamiento.

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.

   Inflamar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschafeirritate

2. Catch fireB2formalscientific

   To begin to burn or become ignited.

   Encenderse / incendiarse

   • 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.

   Sinónimosburncatch fireflare upignitekindle

   Antónimosextinguishquenchsmother

3. Cause to start burningB2formal

   To set something on fire or cause it to ignite.

   prender fuego

   • 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.

   Sinónimosenkindlefireignitekindlelightsparktouch off

   Antónimosdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

4. Arouse or excite feelings and passionsC1formal

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

   Inflamar (pasiones)

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

   Sinónimosagitatearouseexcitefanfueligniteincitekindleprovokestir

   Antónimosallayappeaseassuagecalmmitigatemollifypacifyplacatequellsoothetemper

5. Become inflamed; get soreB2formalmedical

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

   Inflamarse

   • 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.

   Antónimoscalmcoolhealsoothesubside