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inflame

UK
/ɪnˈfleɪm/
US
/ɪnˈfleɪm/

Translations

inflameverb
inflamed
Past Simple
inflamed
Past Participle
inflaming
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈfleɪm/
US
/ɪnˈfleɪm/
enflammerEn médecine, pour une zone du corps qui devient rouge, gonflée et chaude.
The infection began to inflame the surrounding tissue.
L'infection a commencé à enflammer les tissus environnants.
enflammerPour mettre le feu à quelque chose; registre courant.
The dry leaves can easily inflame if exposed to a spark.
Les feuilles sèches peuvent facilement s'enflammer au contact d'une étincelle.
attiserAu figuré, pour des sentiments, des tensions ou l'opinion publique.
The politician's speech was designed to inflame public opinion.
Le discours du politicien était conçu pour attiser l'opinion publique.
Additional translations
enflammerAu figuré, pour des émotions ou des passions; plus littéraire.
Synonyms
incite
arouse
stimulate
intensify
excite
provoke
agitate

Definitions

inflameverb
To provoke or intensify strong feelings or emotions.
The politician's speech was designed to inflame public opinion.
To cause a part of the body to become red, swollen, and hot, often as a reaction to injury or infection.
The infection began to inflame the surrounding tissue.
To set on fire; to kindle.
The dry leaves can easily inflame if exposed to a spark.
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