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- [in-fleym]
- /ɪnˈfleɪm/
- /ɪnˈfleɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fleym]
- /ɪnˈfleɪm/
Definitions of inflame word
- verb with object inflame to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.). 1
- verb with object inflame to arouse to a high degree of passion or feeling: His harangue inflamed the rabble. 1
- verb with object inflame to incite or rouse, as to violence: His words inflamed the angry mob to riot. 1
- verb with object inflame (of an emotion, as rage) to cause to redden or grow heated: Uncontrollable rage inflamed his face. 1
- verb with object inflame to cause inflammation in: Her eyes were inflamed with crying. 1
- verb with object inflame to raise (the blood, bodily tissue, etc.) to a morbid or feverish heat. 1
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Origin of inflame
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; in-2 + flame; replacing Middle English enflammen < Middle French enflammer < Latin inflammāre to kindle
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Parts of speech for Inflame
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inflame popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inflame usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inflame
verb inflame
- ignite — to set on fire; kindle.
- agitate — If people agitate for something, they protest or take part in political activity in order to get it.
- disturb — to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
- rouse — to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression, etc.: He was roused to action by courageous words.
- worsen — Make or become worse.
Antonyms for inflame
verb inflame
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- lull — to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- appease — If you try to appease someone, you try to stop them from being angry by giving them what they want.
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