inflame

cause inflammation in; "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"

catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"

cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"

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"

become inflamed; get sore; "His throat inflamed"