flames

nounfire

nounlover; passion
nouninsulting e-mail message
verbburn

Word Origin & History

early 14c., flamen, from Old French flamer, from flamme (see flame (n.)). The sense of "unleash invective on a computer network" is from 1980s. Related: Flamed; flaming.

Example Sentences for flames

I sprang to my feet and took immediate measures to extinguish the flames.

The flames had been suddenly quenched within him, and he felt cold and sick.

Many of the Indians threw themselves into the flames rather than be taken.

Each moment, the flames of his passion increased in strength.

Commit it then to the flames: for it can contain nothing but sophistry and illusion.

But, covering her eyes, she flung the brand into the flames.

For two days the Forward struggled with the flames, and you know the rest.

Meanwhile, the flames crackled cheerfully in Plattville ears.

I rushed to the window, and saw the flames coming from the two windows of my bedroom.

On all sides of Paris the flames rose, proud and destructive.

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