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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