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Definition of reinflame

reinflame

/ˌriːɪnˈfleɪm/
re · in · flame
Adjective:reinflamed
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Past Simple:reinflamed
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Past Participle:reinflamed
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Present Participle:reinflaming
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reinflame Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To provoke, agitate, or intensify an emotion, conflict, or controversy again.

Example

"The sudden policy shift threatened to reinflame long-standing tensions between the two neighboring regions."

2

To cause a bodily tissue, wound, or medical condition to become swollen, red, and painful again.

Example

"Returning to strenuous physical training too early may reinflame the healing tendon."

3

To set on fire or cause to burn with flames again.

Example

"A sudden gust of wind swept across the clearing and began to reinflame the dying embers."

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• Rhymes for reinflame

• Nearby Words

reineckea
reinfect
reinfection
reinflame
reinflate
reinforce
reinforcement

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reinflame. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reinflame
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