inflame
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/ɪnˈfleɪm/
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/ɪnˈfleɪm/
to make someone very angry or excited
His rude remarks inflamed the audience.
他的粗鲁言论激怒了观众。
to make a problem or situation worse
The media coverage inflamed the situation.
媒体报道加剧了局势。