I . v. a.
1.
Excite, stimulate, enkindle, incite, fire, rouse, arouse, animate, inspirit, set on, work up, stir up.
2.
Exasperate, irritate, nettle, provoke, anger, enrage, incense, madden, infuriate.
II . v. n.
1.
Take fire.
2.
Become excited, grow angry.
3.
Grow red, feverish, and angry.