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1
as in angering
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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2
as in igniting
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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also enflaming
as in hostile
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Recent Examples of inflaming
Laura Kelly, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025
Allergens can trigger an allergic reaction in some people, irritating and inflaming the airways and producing symptoms such as wheezing or difficulty breathing.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
The scrutiny Facebook would receive for inflaming tensions that contributed to massacres in places such as Myanmar and Sri Lanka was still years away.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
With unemployment near a tight 4%, the challenge isn’t just creating jobs but sustaining quality employment without inflaming inflation or creating toxic trade wars.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Moreover, Malick hasn’t granted any interviews since 1979, further inflaming the special cinephilic hunger aroused by the very notion of a Malick biography.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Chief Martin should seek publicity by doing notable policing not inflaming disorderly person allegations.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The delivery of the sophisticated missile defense system risks further inflaming the conflict in the Middle East despite widespread diplomatic efforts to avoid an all-out war.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Plans for national security adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright to also travel to Denmark are further inflaming tensions between Washington and Copenhagen and Nuuk, Greenland’s capital.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025
Allergens can trigger an allergic reaction in some people, irritating and inflaming the airways and producing symptoms such as wheezing or difficulty breathing.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
The scrutiny Facebook would receive for inflaming tensions that contributed to massacres in places such as Myanmar and Sri Lanka was still years away.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
With unemployment near a tight 4%, the challenge isn’t just creating jobs but sustaining quality employment without inflaming inflation or creating toxic trade wars.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Moreover, Malick hasn’t granted any interviews since 1979, further inflaming the special cinephilic hunger aroused by the very notion of a Malick biography.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Chief Martin should seek publicity by doing notable policing not inflaming disorderly person allegations.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
The delivery of the sophisticated missile defense system risks further inflaming the conflict in the Middle East despite widespread diplomatic efforts to avoid an all-out war.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflaming
Verb
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Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Starbase, which Texas voters in Cameron County approved in May to become its own town, attracted some controversy in June when commissioners with the city of Starbase voted unanimously to close several of the city’s public streets to outsiders, angering longtime residents and property owners.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Camp Fire, California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire, is a few hours off from igniting and ripping through the town of Paradise and its neighbors, but the stage is set.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … FAR-LEFT MELTDOWN – Paramount's looming Bari Weiss deal is igniting intense outrage among liberals.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, and prioritizes fossil fuels for electricity.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter took it as a hostile act and approached Prescott, meeting face-to-face with him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stopping The Scammers But alongside legitimate fundraisers there are many scammers with fake appeals, sucking money away from the frontline and infuriating fighters trying to get money for a new truck or drone jammer.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The lack of development from the teams tops prospects has been infuriating.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The candle has four slow-burning wicks, is filled with a paraffin and soy wax blend, and burns for up to 22 hours.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The wildfire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Or enraging if your name is Marco Silva.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Dougal brought his brother home, enraging Jacob, who couldn’t believe his sons had abandoned the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Think lighting by a faint, lantern glow; dinner in a basket; and a skylight to view the Milky Way.—
Karin Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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The brand works with award-winning designers to create collections of furniture, accessories and lighting for private homes and business spaces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What makes Chouinard fascinating—and maddening—is his ability to hold contradictory positions simultaneously.—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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At this point, Rainbeau has voiced her frustrations to both Fraser and Solène a maddening number of times.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Inflaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflaming. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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