enflames
/ɪnˈfleɪmz/
verb
- Third person singular form of enflame: makes a feeling or situation stronger or more intense; excites or stirs up.
- His harsh criticism enflames the tension in the office.
- Each new report enflames public fear about the disease.
- The rumor enflames the already heated debate among the students.
- Third person singular form of enflame: causes something to catch fire or burn.
- Lightning frequently enflames forests during drought season.
- A stray spark often enflames the dry grass in summer.
- The faulty wiring enflames the insulation inside the wall.