INFLAME

inflame. Inflame, v.t. to set on fire, heat, provoke

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. To exaggerate; to enlarge upon.
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.