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What is another word for Inflaming? – 191 Inflaming Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inflaming irritating provoking annoying vexing infuriating angering enraging incensing offending affronting insulting aggravating exacerbating intensifying heightening stirring fomenting inciting goading taunting teasing riling ruffling disturbing perturbing disquieting unsettling inflaming kindling sparking igniting fueling feeding nurturing fostering encouraging abetting aiding assisting facilitating enabling enflaming enkindling exacerbating irritating exasperating maddening frustrating

    Meaning of Inflaming

    The primary meaning of the word "Inflaming" is to provoke or intensify a strong feeling, especially anger or passion.

    Definitions

    • To make someone or something become angry or more angry
    • To make a feeling or situation worse or more severe
    • To stimulate or provoke a strong reaction or emotion

    Etymology of Inflaming

    The word "Inflaming" originates from the Old French word "enflamer," which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "flamem" (meaning "flame")
    Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of provoking or intensifying strong emotions, such as anger or passion, and has been in use since the 15th century

    Example Uses

    • The politician's inflammatory speech was inflaming the crowd, causing them to become increasingly agitated
    • The harsh words were inflaming the situation, making it more difficult to resolve the conflict
    • The protesters were inflaming the public's emotions, using passionate speeches and slogans to rally support

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calming soothing placating appeasing mollifying pacifying tranquilizing quieting stilling silencing damping moderating mitigating alleviating relieving easing comforting consoling reassuring gentling softening tempering calming cooling quelling suppressing stifling smothering extinguishing quashing

    Related Nouns

    inflammation irritation provocation annoyance vexation infuriation anger rage indignation offense insult aggravation exacerbation intensification heightening stirring fomentation incitement goad taunt tease rile disturbance perturbation disquiet unease unrest commotion turmoil tumult passion emotion feeling sentiment

    Related Verbs

    irritate provoke annoy vex infuriate enrage incense offend affront insult aggravate exacerbate intensify heighten stir foment incite goad taunt tease rile disturb perturb disquiet unsettle inflame kindle spark ignite fuel feed nurture foster encourage abet aid assist facilitate enable

    Related Adjectives

    inflammatory irritating provoking annoying vexing infuriating enraging incensing offending affronting insulting aggravating exacerbating intensifying heightening stirring fomenting inciting goading taunting teasing riling disturbing perturbing disquieting unsettling passionate emotional sentimental angry indignant offended insulted annoyed vexed irritated infuriated enraging incensed