Inflame
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Inflame [in-fleym]

VERB

VERB

  • Provoke strong feelings of anger in someone

  • Make a situation worse

Example

"The high cost of basic amenities during the lockdown only inflamed the problem."

"Gauri is such an evil, she always inflames a debate between her brother and sister-in-law."

Synonyms

Aggravate, Worsen, Exacerbate

Antonyms

Alleviate, Appease, Pacify