inflames
in-flames
verb
Causes strong feelings, especially anger or passion, in a person or group.
"His controversial speech inflames public opinion."
verb
Makes a part of the body become red, painful, and swollen due to infection.
"The infection inflames the tissue."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: heat, ignite, stir up, inflame, wake, fire up, enkindle, kindle, conflagrate