\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.
         We should have made retreat By light of the inflamed
         fleet.                                --Chapman.
2. Fig.: To kindle or intensify, as passion or appetite; to
   excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat; as, to
   inflame desire.
         Though more,it seems, Inflamed with lust than rage.
                                               --Milton.
         But, O inflame and fire our hearts.   --Dryden.
3. To provoke to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate;
   to incense; to enrage.
         It will inflame you; it will make you mad. --Shak.
4. (Med.) To put in a state of inflammation; to produce
   morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of; as, to inflame
   the eyes by overwork.
5. To exaggerate; to enlarge upon. [Obs.]
         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.

\In*flame"\, v. i.
To grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful; to become angry
or incensed. --Wiseman.