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Synonyms for in flames


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : in-fleym
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈfleɪm

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Définition of in flames

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "to set on fire with passion," from Latin inflammare "to set on fire, kindle," figuratively "to rouse, excite," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + flammare "to flame," from flamma "flame" (see flame (n.)). Literal sense of "to cause to burn" first recorded in English late 14c.
  • As in burning : adj blazing, flashing
  • As in conflagrant : adj burning
  • As in fiery : adj passionate; on fire
  • As in flaming : adj burning
  • As in incense : verb make very angry
  • As in incite : verb encourage, provoke
  • As in inflame : verb anger, aggravate
  • As in inspire : verb encourage, stimulate
  • As in instigate : verb influence, provoke
  • As in irritate : verb upset, anger
  • As in irritate : verb hurt, chafe
  • As in kindle : verb start a fire
  • As in kindle : verb excite, incite
  • As in light : verb illuminate
  • As in light : verb start on fire
  • As in arouse : verb excite, entice
  • As in madden : verb make angry
  • As in pain : verb bother, trouble
  • As in provoke : verb make angry
  • As in provoke : verb start, evoke; stimulate
  • As in put out : verb upset, irritate; inconvenience
  • As in rankle : verb annoy, irritate
  • As in rile : verb anger, upset
  • As in rouse : verb stimulate, excite
  • As in stimulate : verb excite, provoke
  • As in stir : verb incite, stimulate
  • As in transport : verb captivate, delight
  • As in whip up : verb incite, excite
  • As in work up : verb stimulate
  • As in chafe : verb rub, grind against
  • As in chafe : verb annoy
  • As in impassion : verb fire
  • As in craze : verb make insane
  • As in aggravate : verb cause to become worse
  • As in agitate : verb disturb, trouble someone
  • As in enrage : verb make very upset
  • As in exacerbate : verb infuriate; make worse
  • As in exasperate : verb upset, provoke
  • As in excite : verb inspire; upset
  • As in ferment : verb split into simpler substances; be agitated
  • As in fire : verb excite, arouse
  • As in anger : verb make someone mad; become mad
  • As in fuel : verb give energy to
  • As in gall : verb upset, irritate
  • As in heat : verb make or become hot
  • As in ignite : verb set on fire

Antonyms for in flames

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