Synonyms for inflame

verb

1. To irritate

   incense, aggravate, disturb, madden; see anger 1, bother 2.

2. To arouse emotions

   incite, impassion, kindle, stir up; see excite 1, incite.

3. To cause physical soreness

   irritate, redden, chafe, congest, erupt, break into a rash, infect, swell, raise the temperature; see also hurt 4, irritate 2.

4. To burn

   kindle, set on fire, torch; see burn 2, ignite.