inflammation
(noun)
noun
1. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Similar word(s): redness
Definition categories: state, symptom
2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
- he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
Similar word(s): excitation, excitement, fervor, fervour
Definition categories: state
3. arousal to violent emotion
Similar word(s): inflaming
Definition categories: act, arousal, rousing
4. the act of setting something on fire
Similar word(s): firing, ignition, kindling, lighting
Definition categories: act, burning, combustion