1. causing something to become red, swollen, or painful due to injury or infection
Usage: present participle of inflame
2. making a situation, emotion, or conflict more intense or severe
Usage: present participle of inflame
3. causing something to catch fire or burn more intensely
Usage: present participle of inflame; literal sense

Examples

• The harsh chemicals were inflaming her sensitive skin.
• His inflammatory speech was inflaming tensions between the groups.
• The doctor warned that scratching would only be inflaming the wound further.
• The politician's comments were inflaming public anger about the issue.
• Strong winds were inflaming the forest fire.
• The spicy food was inflaming his already sore throat.
• Her harsh criticism was inflaming the argument between them.