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   Inflame (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inflamed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Inflaming.] [OE. enflamen, OF. enflamer, F. enflammer, L. inflammare, inflammatum; pref. in- in + flammare to flame, fr. flamma flame. See Flame.]
   1. To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.
   
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   We should have made retreat
   
   By light of the inflamed fleet. Chapman.
   
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   2. Fig.: To kindle or intensify, as passion or appetite; to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat; as, “to inflame desire”.
   
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   Though more, it seems,
   
   Inflamed with lust than rage. Milton.
   
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   But, O inflame and fire our hearts. Dryden.
   
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   3. To provoke to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.
   
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   It will inflame you; it will make you mad. Shak.
   
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   4. (Med.) To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of; as, “to inflame the eyes by overwork”.
   
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   5. To exaggerate; to enlarge upon. [Obs.]
   
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   A friend exaggerates a man's virtues, an enemy inflames his crimes. Addison.
   
   Syn. -- To provoke; fire; kindle; irritate; exasperate; incense; enrage; anger; excite; arouse.
   
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   Inflame, v. i. To grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful; to become angry or incensed.  Wiseman.
   
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