INFLAME

v. 1 arouse, incite, touch off, ignite, enkindle, provoke, rouse, excite, impassion, foment, incense, agitate, stir (up), fire (up), heat, anger, enrage, madden, infuriate, whip or lash up, work up, rile, exasperate, stimulate, animate, move, motivate, urge, prod, goad, spur (on), rally, drive The speakers inflamed the crowd to riot against the police 2 aggravate, intensify, deepen, heighten, fan, exacerbate, increase, augment, fuel She inflamed his dislike of his brother into hatred