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inflame
verb
become inflamed; get sore
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ɪnˈfleɪm
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verb
become inflamed; get sore
“His throat inflamed”
verb
cause inflammation in
“The repetitive motion inflamed her joint”
verb
arouse or excite feelings and passions
“The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor”
verb
cause to start burning
“The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds”
verb
catch fire
“The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles”
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His throat inflamed
The repetitive motion inflamed her joint
The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
Wake old feelings of hatred
The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
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