Inflame and Peeve

Inflame

Inflame verb - To make angry.
Usage example: the newspaper editorial inflamed her enough to inspire her to dash off a letter to the editor

Peeve and inflame are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peeve" instead a verb "Inflame".

Peeve

Peeve verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: she is constantly peeved by his habit of humming show tunes while she is trying to focus on her work

Inflame and peeve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inflame" instead a verb "Peeve".

Nearby Words: peevish, peeved

Common collocations

people inflame people peeve people
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