v. 25B6; verb
the play inflames anti-semitism : INCITE, arouse, rouse, provoke, stir up, whip up, kindle, ignite, touch off, foment, inspire, stimulate, agitate.
he inflamed a sensitive situation : AGGRAVATE, exacerbate, intensify, worsen, compound.
his opinions inflamed his rival : ENRAGE, incense, anger, madden, infuriate, exasperate, provoke, antagonize, rile; informal make someone see red, make someone's blood boil.
calm, soothe, placate.