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Synonyms of inflame

120 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for inflame is fire. Other synonyms of inflame are light, ignite and aflame.

Synonyms and similar words for inflame

verbTo set (someone or something) on fire; to cause (someone or something) to burn, flame, or glow; to...

  • aflameSynonym of inflame (“to set (something) on fire; (figurative) to intensify or kindle (a feeling, such as appetite or...
  • igniteTo set fire to (something), to light (something).
  • alight
  • conflagrateTo set fire to something.
  • fireTo set (something, often a building) on fire.
  • fire upTo ignite.
  • enkindleTo kindle; to arouse or evoke.
  • lightTo set fire to; to set burning.
  • light upTo ignite.
  • set ablaze
  • set afireSynonym of set on fire.
  • set aflame
  • set alightTo cause (something) to begin to burn.
  • set fire
  • set on fireTo cause to begin to burn.
  • torchTo intentionally destroy (something) by setting it on fire, especially when committing arson in furtherance of some...

verbTo cause (something) to appear bright or red, as if on fire; to brighten, to redden.

verbTo cause (someone, or their heart, mind, etc.) to feel strong desire or other feelings; to excite...

verbTo excite or intensify (a feeling, such as an appetite or passion), especially to an excessive or...

  • arouseTo stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
  • kindleTo start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
  • actuateTo incite to action; to motivate.
  • goose
  • fuel
  • light a fire underTo motivate or encourage (someone) to start sooner or move faster.
  • sendTo get one going; move to excitement or rapture; to delight or thrill.
  • sting
  • bring aboutTo cause to take place.
  • drawTo attract or provoke (a particular reaction or response) from someone.
  • driveTo motivate; to provide an incentive for.
  • encourageTo mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
  • egg onTo encourage or coax (a person) to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.
  • engenderTo bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create.
  • evokeTo elicit a response.
  • exciteTo arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.
  • fomentTo incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
  • goadTo incite or provoke.
  • impelTo urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.
  • incite
  • induceTo cause, bring about, lead to.
  • instigate
  • invokeTo bring about as an inevitable consequence.
  • lash
  • motiveTo prompt or incite by a motive or motives; to move.
  • motivateTo provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate.
  • obligate
  • oblige
  • pushTo continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
  • promoteTo encourage, urge or incite.
  • promptTo initiate; to cause or lead to.
  • rouseTo provoke (someone) to react (for example, in anger or annoyance); to spur; also, to annoy, to tease.
  • spark offTo initiate something by providing the necessary conditions.
  • spurTo urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object.
  • spur onTo spur or urge (someone) to do something.
  • stimulateTo encourage into action.
  • stirTo incite to action.
  • stir upTo arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).
  • stoke figuratively
  • temptTo provoke something; to court.
  • urgeTo put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.
  • whip upTo arouse or excite.
  • animateTo give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
  • awakenTo bring into action (something previously dormant); to stimulate.
  • electrify figurativelyTo strongly excite, especially by something delightful or inspiring; to thrill.
  • enflame figuratively
  • enthrillTo cause to thrill.
  • exhilarateTo cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy, to elate.
  • fillipTo drive as if by a fillip (noun sense 1); to excite, stimulate, whet.
  • fire the blood
  • galvanize figurativelyTo shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
  • gin upTo stir up, stimulate, enliven, incite.
  • intoxicate figurativelyTo excite to enthusiasm or madness.
  • quickenTo put (someone or something) in a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to excite, to rouse.
  • set fire to figuratively
  • sharpen figuratively
  • stir the blood
  • thrill
  • vitaliseTo make more vigorous; to invigorate or stimulate.

Opposite of inflame

verbTo cause (someone, or their heart, mind, etc.) to feel strong desire or other feelings; to excite...

Meaning of inflame

  1. verb To set (someone or something) on fire; to cause (someone or something) to burn, flame, or glow; to kindle.
  2. verb To cause (something) to appear bright or red, as if on fire; to brighten, to redden.
  3. verb To cause (the body or a body part) to feel abnormally or unusually hot; specifically (medicine), to cause inflammation, including abnormal heat, pain, redness, swelling, etc., in (the body or a body part).

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Questions about synonyms of inflame

What is another word for inflame?
Inflame has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fire, light, ignite and aflame.
What is the opposite of inflame?
The opposite of inflame is disinflame.
What does inflame mean?
Inflame means to set (someone or something) on fire; to cause (someone or something) to burn, flame, or glow; to kindle.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: inflame (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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