flame

• Substantivo que designa a massa gasosa incandescente produzida pela combustão, caracterizada por luz e calor. Pode também indicar ardor, paixão intensa ou uma mensagem ofensiva enviada pela internet.

A noun referring to a hot, glowing body of ignited gas that is produced by a fire, often characterized by its flickering light and heat.

1. Burning gasA2formal

   The visible, gaseous part of a fire that produces light and heat.

   Chama

   • The candle's flame flickered in the breeze.
   • He watched the flames dance in the fireplace.
   • The building was engulfed in flames within minutes.

   Sinônimosblazefire

2. Strong emotionB2formal

   A strong feeling, especially love or anger, often described as burning.

   Ardor

   • The flame of passion still burned in his heart.
   • Her words fanned the flames of his anger.
   • The old flame of their friendship was rekindled.

   Sinônimosardorfervorfireheatintensitypassionzeal

3. Internet insultB2informalIT

   An abusive or hostile message sent online, often in a public forum.

   Ofensa na internet

   • He received a flame for his controversial comment.
   • The forum moderator deleted the personal flame.
   • She was banned for posting flames in the chat.

   Sinônimosabuseattackdiatribehate mailinsultranttirade

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de queimar com emissão de chamas ou de irradiar fogo, e também para expressar raiva ou paixão repentina.

A verb used to indicate the act of burning with or emitting flames, or to become suddenly angry or passionate.

1. Burn with fireB1formal

   To burn brightly or produce flames.

   Arder em chamas

   • The logs flamed up as soon as he lit the match.
   • The fire flamed fiercely in the hearth.
   • The building flamed for hours before firefighters arrived.

   Sinônimosblazeburnflareflicker

2. B2formal

   To become red or bright in color, often due to emotion or heat.

   Ficar vermelho ou brilhante

   • Her cheeks flamed with embarrassment.
   • The sunset flamed across the sky.
   • His face flamed with anger.

   Sinônimosblushburnflushglowredden

3. Send angry messageB2informalIT

   To send an angry, insulting, or offensive message online, especially in a forum or chat.

   Flamejar

   • He flamed the user for posting incorrect information.
   • The moderator warned him not to flame other members.
   • She was flamed in the comments for her opinion.

   Sinônimosabuseattackbashberateinsultslamtrash

Variantes phrasalflame up