FLAME

• (noun) the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

  "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries"

  synonyms : fire , flaming

• (verb) criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium

  "the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed"

• (verb) be in flames or aflame

  "The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset"

• (verb) shine with a sudden light

  "The night sky flared with the massive bombardment"

  synonyms : flare

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