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also enflaming
as in hostile
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also enflaming
1
as in angering
to make angry
the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor
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2
as in igniting
to set (something) on fire
a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can
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Recent Examples of inflaming
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
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The delivery of the sophisticated missile defense system risks further inflaming the conflict in the Middle East despite widespread diplomatic efforts to avoid an all-out war.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflaming
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In story mode, there are a few other people to find on the island, some of whom will be helpful and others hostile.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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In June, a former employee sued Neuralink and accused it of hosting a discriminatory and hostile work environment, claiming that they had not been given proper protective gear while working with the monkeys.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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Francis has tried to toe a balanced line on Gaza after initially angering Israel with comments that were perceived of as being supportive of the Palestinians.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
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In the culinary world, that spirit reveals itself in simple ingredients turning into delicious symphonies inclusive to this Eastern European land, igniting the nation’s residents, the Polish diaspora, and those keen to discover new, authentic tastes to unite over the Alexandra Foods dining table.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyond Somalia, this recognition is a slippery slope entailing a domino effect of separatist movements across the region igniting conflicts in pursuit of independence, leading to unimaginable chaos.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The wildfire ignited Monday and has expanded at an alarming rate, burning more than 3,000 acres with 0% containment and destroying at least seven structures.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire is burning within much of the footprint of 2018’s devastating Woolsey fire, which destroyed more than 1,600 structures and burned about 97,000 acres in Malibu, the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding communities of Thousand Oaks, Oak Park and Agoura Hills.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Democratic Party’s failure is particularly maddening given that right-wing groups have consistently recognized and weaponized the connection between movements for bodily autonomy.Colleen Hamilton, Them, 4 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety Her perspective, indeed, is sometimes maddening — and apparently has been even more so in the past.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Spotify For some of us, few things are more infuriating than a gadget that stops working due to a software change.Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2024
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Her perhaps most infuriating trait, as with so many moms, is her constant need to always be right.Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 May 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This 2023 Best of Beauty winner contains a retinol alternative duo that firms and smoothes the look of fine lines and wrinkles without irritating the skin or being to harsh.Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ten days after firing coach Matt Eberflus, the Bears lost by a season-high 25 points at Levi’s Stadium.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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After firing Todd Bowles in 2018, the Jets hired Adam Gase as their coach.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Inflaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflaming. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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