Verb
1. cause inflammation in;
"The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"2. catch fire;
"The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"3. cause to start burning;
"The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"4. arouse or excite feelings and passions;
"The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor""The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world""Wake old feelings of hatred"5. become inflamed; get sore;
"His throat inflamed"