inflame

Verb

• become inflamed; get sore
  • His throat inflamed
    

• 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
    

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

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

• cause inflammation in
  • The repetitive motion inflamed her joint
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  stir up , wake , ignite , heat , fire up , kindle , enkindle , conflagrate