inflame
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(verb) become inflamed; get sore; of tissue or organs |
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Related Words: decline, worsen |
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| 2. |
(verb) cause inflammation in; of tissue or organs |
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Related Words: aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate, worsen |
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(verb) arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world" |
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Synonyms: fire up, heat, ignite, stir up |
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Related Words: arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise |
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