inflamed

• Descreve uma parte do corpo que ficou vermelha, inchada e frequentemente dolorida por causa de infecção ou lesão. Também pode se referir a algo intensificado, exaltado ou irritado, como emoções ou situações.

1. Red and swollenB2formalmedical

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

   Inflamado

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

   Sinônimosangrychafedinfectedirritatedredsoreswollentender

2. Angry or excitedC1informal

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

   Exaltado

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

   Sinônimosagitatedangryenragedexcitedfrenziedfuriousheatedincensedirefulpassionatewrathful

   Antônimoscalmpeacefulserene

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de provocar sentimentos intensos, agravar uma situação ou causar inflamação ou aquecimento.

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.

   Sinônimoschafeirritate

2. Catch fireB2formalscientific

   To begin to burn or become ignited.

   Inflamar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosburncatch fireflare upignitekindle

   Antônimosextinguishquenchsmother

3. Cause to start burningB2formal

   To set something on fire or cause it to ignite.

   Inflamar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosenkindlefireignitekindlelightsparktouch off

   Antônimosdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

4. Arouse or excite feelings and passionsC1formal

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

   Inflamar

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

   Sinônimosagitatearouseexcitefanfueligniteincitekindleprovokestir

   Antônimosallayappeaseassuagecalmmitigatemollifypacifyplacatequellsoothetemper

5. Become inflamed; get soreB2formalmedical

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

   Inflamar

   • 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.

   Antônimoscalmcoolhealsoothesubside