INFLAMMATION

• (noun) the act of setting something on fire

  synonyms : firing , ignition , kindling , lighting

• (noun) arousal to violent emotion

  synonyms : inflaming

• (noun) the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

  "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled", "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"

  synonyms : excitation , excitement , fervor , fervour

  The fervor surrounding her campaign continued right through election day. -added by nithi

• (noun) a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

  synonyms : redness , rubor

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