in·flame 
/ɪnˈfleɪm/ verb
in·flames; in·flamed; in·flam·ing /ɪnˈfleɪm/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to cause (a person or group) to become angry or violent
▪ His angry speech inflamed the mob.
b : to make (something) more active, angry, or violent
▪ ideas that inflame the imagination ▪ His comments have inflamed an already tense situation. ▪ inflaming the passions of the mob 2 : to cause (a part of your body) to grow sore, red, and swollen
▪ a chemical that can inflame the skin
▪ His angry speech inflamed the mob.
b : to make (something) more active, angry, or violent
▪ ideas that inflame the imagination ▪ His comments have inflamed an already tense situation. ▪ inflaming the passions of the mob
▪ a chemical that can inflame the skin
