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inflame

/ɪnˈfleɪm/

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1 · v.

to make a situation or feeling more intense

激化；煽动

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The false rumor inflamed tensions between the two groups.
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虚假传言激化了两群人之间的紧张关系。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfleɪm/

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