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inflamar-se

[ĩ.fla.ˈmaɾ.sə]
verb
to become inflamed; to catch fire; to become enraged
1. To become swollen, red, and painful (medical/physical sense)
The wound became inflamed due to infection.
A ferida inflamou-se por causa da infecção.
2. To catch fire or ignite
The fuel suddenly inflamed in the container.
O combustível inflamou-se subitamente no recipiente.
3. To become very angry or passionate
He inflamed with rage at the insult.
Ele inflamou-se de raiva com o insulto.
Synonyms
incendiar-seirritar-seenfurecer-seinchar-setumefazer-se
Antonyms
acalmar-sedesinflamar-seapaziguar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inflamar-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
inflamar-se
Standard usage; also used metaphorically for passion or anger

Related Idioms & Phrases

inflamar-se de raiva (to become inflamed with rage)
inflamar-se em chamas (to burst into flames)
deixar-se inflamar (to let oneself become enraged)
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