Inflame \In*flame"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inflamed; p. pr. &
   vb.
         n. Inflaming.] [OE.
         enflamen, OF. enflamer, F.
  
         enflammer, L. inflammare, inflammatum; pref. in- in +
  
         flammare to flame, fr. flamma flame. See Flame.]
   1. To
         set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or
     
         glow.
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            We should have made retreat
            By light of the inflamed fleet.       --Chapman.
     
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   2. Fig.: To kindle or intensify, as
         passion or appetite; to
      excite to an excessive or
         unnatural action or heat; as, to
      inflame desire.
   
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            Though more, it seems,
            Inflamed with lust than rage.         --Milton.
     
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            But, O inflame and fire our hearts.   --Dryden.
     
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   3. To provoke to anger or rage; to
         exasperate; to irritate;
      to incense; to enrage.
    
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            It will inflame you; it will make you mad. --Shak.
     
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   4. (Med.) To put in a state of
         inflammation; to produce
      morbid heat, congestion, or
         swelling, of; as, to inflame
      the eyes by overwork.
 
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   5. To exaggerate; to enlarge upon.
         [Obs.]
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            A friend exaggerates a man's virtues, an enemy
            inflames his crimes.                  --Addison.

  
         Syn: To provoke; fire; kindle; irritate; exasperate;
         incense;
        enrage; anger; excite; arouse.
       
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