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inflame in German

inflame in German is anzünden, entflammen, anregen — inflame means to make a feeling, situation, or conflict more intense or heated.

inflame in German

anzünden
verb
(transitive) To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.
entflammen
verb
(transitive) To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.
anregen
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To kindle or intensify (a feeling, as passion or appetite); to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat.
aufpeitschen
verb
(transitive) To provoke (a person) to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.
aufregen
verb
(transitive) To provoke (a person) to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.
erzürnen
verb
(transitive) To provoke (a person) to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.
aufbrausen
verb
(intransitive) To grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful; to become angry or incensed.

What does "inflame" mean?

  1. verb To make a feeling, situation, or conflict more intense or heated.
    "The politician's comments only inflamed tensions between the two sides."
  2. verb To cause a part of the body to become swollen, red, or painful.
    "The infection inflamed the tissue around the wound."

inflame in a sentence

  • The politician's comments only inflamed tensions between the two sides.
  • His arrogant reply inflamed the crowd even further.
  • The infection inflamed the tissue around the wound.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "inflame" in German?

"inflame" in German is anzünden, entflammen, anregen. inflame means: To make a feeling, situation, or conflict more intense or heated.

How do you use "inflame" in a sentence?

Example: "The politician's comments only inflamed tensions between the two sides." In German, "inflame" is anzünden, entflammen, anregen.

Are there other ways to say "inflame" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "inflame": anzünden, entflammen, anregen, aufpeitschen, aufregen, erzürnen.

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