variants:
or less commonly enflame
inflamed also enflamed; inflaming also enflaming
Definition of inflame
1a : to excite to excessive or uncontrollable action or feeling especially : to make angry
b : to make more heated or violent : intensify insults served only to inflame the feud
2 : to set on fire : kindle
3 : to cause to redden or grow hot from anger or excitement
a face inflamed with passion
4 : to cause inflammation in (bodily tissue)
1 : to burst into flame
2 : to become excited or angered
3 : to become affected with inflammation
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The first known use of inflame was in the 14th century
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