inflame

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1. cause inflammation in; "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"
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2. catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"
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3. cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"
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4. arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
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5. become inflamed; get sore; "His throat inflamed"
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