inflame

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If one spouse exerts control and the other is disengaged or kept out of the loop, filing tax returns can inflame tensions and drive a wedge into the relationship.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

This involves the buildup of dense, fibrous tissue around the tumor, made up of cells and proteins that stiffen and inflame the area.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

"At the same time, we urge all Lebanese actors and especially Hezbollah to refrain from any measures or responses that could further inflame the situation," he added.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Though the analysts also wrote that “we do not believe the current situation will inflame overall defaults,” with private and public loans experiencing similar trends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

His sister misliked being reminded that he was the King's Hand, and he did not wish to inflame the relations between them any further.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin