Inflame and Rub

Inflame

Inflame verb - To make angry.

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

Rub

Rub verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

Inflame and rub are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inflame" instead a verb "Rub".

Common collocations

people inflame people rub people
cheeks inflame cheeks rub cheeks
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