cause inflammation in; "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint";
arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees'' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred";
cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds";
catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles";