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1
as in to infuriate
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 to ignite
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflame
Lowers oil production: High cortisol levels can cause your skin to be inflamed and produce more oil.
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Casey Gallagher, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
The Delaware congresswoman has cautioned moderate Democrats that the tenor and tone of their comments — particularly on questioning trans athletes in sports, which is where most of the debate has focused — might inflame and splinter factions instead of being productive.
—Oriana González, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
If your skin is already red or inflamed from acne, salt water may cause more irritation.9
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Using salt water on your skin can be irritating and may lead to redness and inflammation.
—Susan Bard, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Fear of escalation and lending credence to Houthis’ claim to be at war with America — thereby inflaming regional tensions and potentially boosting Houthi recruitment — stayed Biden’s hand.
—The Editors, National Review, 18 Mar. 2025
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Casey Gallagher, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
The Delaware congresswoman has cautioned moderate Democrats that the tenor and tone of their comments — particularly on questioning trans athletes in sports, which is where most of the debate has focused — might inflame and splinter factions instead of being productive.
—Oriana González, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
If your skin is already red or inflamed from acne, salt water may cause more irritation.9
Risks and Considerations
Using salt water on your skin can be irritating and may lead to redness and inflammation.
—Susan Bard, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Fear of escalation and lending credence to Houthis’ claim to be at war with America — thereby inflaming regional tensions and potentially boosting Houthi recruitment — stayed Biden’s hand.
—The Editors, National Review, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflame
Verb
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Trump's economic war and annexation threats have infuriated Canadians.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The show also features breakout performances from Isa Briones, who plays the infuriating Dr. Trinity Santos, Gerran Howell as the bumbling student doctor Dennis Whitaker, and Taylor Dearden as the sensitive and quirky Dr. Melissa King.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Officials said both fires were ignited by human activity and neither were contained as of Monday night.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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This is particularly the case in healthcare, where a singular experience ignites a passion to fix a very real problem.—
Mark Francis,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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President Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state have greatly angered Canadians.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The craft retailer, which already closed 800 stores across the U.S. in February, has consumers angered by the terms and conditions of their going-out-of-business sales.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Think of those who sit in the dark and wait for their time, hoping and waiting for a light to light their path.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The university caved to Trump's demands, enraging students and graduates alike.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Democratic base is enraged, but the party remains staunchly divided on how to respond two months into his second term.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
Verb
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First, coffee is significantly more acidic than matcha, which can irritate some people's stomachs or cause heartburn.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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She’s disillusioned with her boyfriend and irritated by her mother.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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Smith stressed that no shots were fired during the incident.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2025
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The shots fired that night are still lodged in my soul.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Inflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflame. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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