inflames

verb

variants also enflames
Definition of inflamesnext
present tense third-person singular of inflame
1
as in angers
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 ignites
to set (something) on fire a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can

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  1. ignites
  2. burns
  3. irritates
Verb
  • Zendaya shuts down engagement rumors after an Instagram story ignites speculation.
    Whitney Perry, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Inside the pages is a model for creating an environment and employee experience that ignites higher engagement and better performance.
    Holly Corbett, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignites
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  • There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Your body burns calories all the time, even while sleeping.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of burns
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  • There’s also a scene where Sylvie confronts Bob about never talking about his past, a subject that irritates him because of its irrelevance to his larger project.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritates
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