Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
verb to provoke or intensify (an emotion or situation)
A1 My finger became inflamed after I touched a hot pan.
A2 The mosquito bite on my arm is inflamed and itchy.
B1 The doctor prescribed a cream to reduce the inflamed area on my skin.
B2 The athlete's knee was inflamed after the intense workout.
C1 The political speech inflamed tensions between the two countries.
C2 The controversial article inflamed public opinion and sparked protests.
adjective showing anger or strong passion
A1 My finger is inflamed after touching the hot stove.
A2 The mosquito bite on my arm became inflamed and itchy.
B1 The doctor prescribed a cream for my inflamed joints.
B2 The athlete's inflamed muscles required rest and ice to heal.
C1 The inflamed tissue around the wound indicated an infection.
C2 The inflamed nerve caused shooting pain down her leg.
formal The doctor prescribed a cream to soothe the inflamed skin.
informal My throat is so inflamed from this cold.
slang I can't eat spicy foods, they make my stomach inflamed.
figurative The inflamed emotions between the two parties led to a heated argument.
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