Inflame and Sear

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Inflame verb - To set (something) on fire.

Usage example: a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can

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

Sear verb - To burn on the surface.

Usage example: lightly sear the steaks, but don't cook them all the way through

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Inflame and sear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inflame" instead a verb "Sear".

Nearby Words: searing, seared

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