verb
- to set on fire or cause to burn
- to arouse or intensify strong emotion, passion, or anger
Usage: often used literally or figuratively
Usage: figurative use
Examples
- The spark enflamed the dry wood instantly.
- His passionate speech enflamed the crowd's enthusiasm.
- The controversial decision enflamed tensions between the two groups.
- She enflamed his curiosity with her mysterious stories.
- The protest was enflamed by reports of injustice.
- His words enflamed her anger rather than resolve the conflict.