| Front | inflame |
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| Back | BrE /ɪnˈfleɪm/NAmE /ɪnˈfleɪm/ verb (formal)1 ~ sb/sth to cause very strong feelings, especially anger or excitement, in a person or in a group of peopleHis comments have inflamed teachers all over the country. Her defiance inflamed his jealousy yet further. The latest revelations are set to inflame public opinion still further. 2 ~ sth to make a situation worse or more difficult to deal withThe situation was further inflamed by the arrival of the security forces. |
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