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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Inflame \In*flame"\, v. i. To grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful; to become angry or incensed. --Wiseman. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Inflame \In*flame"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inflamed}; p. pr & vb n. {Inflaming}.] [OE. enflamen OF enflamer, F. enflammer L. inflammare inflammatum pref. in- in + flammare to flame, fr flamma flame. See {Flame}.] 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. 4. (Med.) 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 [Obs.] 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: inflame v 1: cause inflammation in of tissue or organs 2: arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world" [syn: {stir up}, {ignite}, {heat}, {fire up}] 3: become inflamed; get sore; of tissue or organs
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