In*flame" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inflamed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Inflaming.] [OE. enflamen, OF. enflamer, F. enflammer, L. inflammare,inflammatum; pref.in- in + flammare to flame, fr.flamma flame. See Flame.]
1.
To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.
We should have made retreat
By light of the inflamed fleet.
Chapman.
2.
Fig.: To kindle or intensify, as passion or appetite; to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat; as, to inflame desire.
Though more,it seems,
Inflamed with lust than rage.
Milton.
But, O inflame and fire our hearts.
Dryden.
3.
To provoke to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.
It will inflame you; it will make you mad.
Shak.
4. Med.
To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of; as, to inflame the eyes by overwork.
5.
To exaggerate; to enlarge upon.
[Obs.]
A friend exaggerates a man's virtues, an enemy inflames his crimes.
Addison.
Syn. -- To provoke; fire; kindle; irritate; exasperate; incense; enrage; anger; excite; arouse.
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In*flame", v. i.
To grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful; to become angry or incensed.
Wiseman.
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