cause inflammation in; The repetitive motion inflamed her joint'

catch fire; The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles

[ Syn: kindle ]

cause to start burning; The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds

[ Syn: kindle , enkindle , conflagrate ]

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; Wake old feelings of hatred

[ Syn: stir up , wake , ignite , heat , fire up ]

become inflamed; get sore; His throat inflamed'