Word Meanings - INFLAME - Book Publishers vocabulary database

To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of; as, to inflame the eyes by overwork. 5. To exaggerate; to enlarge upon. A friend exaggerates a man's virtues, an enemy inflames his crimes. Addison. Syn. --

Additional info about word: INFLAME

To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of; as, to inflame the eyes by overwork. 5. To exaggerate; to enlarge upon. A friend exaggerates a man's virtues, an enemy inflames his crimes. Addison. Syn. -- To provoke; fire; kindle; irritate; exasperate; incense; enrage; anger; excite; arouse. (more info) inflammare,inflammatum; pref.in- in + flammare to flame, fr.flamma 1. To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow. We should have made retreat By light of the inflamed fleet. Chapman. 2. Fig.: To kindle or intensify, as passion or appetite; to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat; as, to inflame desire. Though more,it seems, Inflamed with lust than rage. Milton. But, O inflame and fire our hearts. Dryden. 3. To provoke to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage. It will inflame you; it will make you mad. Shak.

Possible synonyms: (Same meaning words of INFLAME)

• Anger Enrage
• vex
• kindle
• fret
• ruffle
• chafe
• infuriate
• exasperate
• provoke
• irritate
• incense
• wound
• inflame
• imbitter
• Enrage
• Provoke
• incite
• madden
• excite
• aggravate
• embitter
• Incense
• Inflame
• sting
• nettle
• gall
• Inspire
• Animate
• inspirit
• imbue
• impel
• encourage
• inhale
• enliven
• cheer
• breathe in
• infuse
• exhilarate
• Suscitate
• Rouse
• vitalize
• fan

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