The difference between Inflame and Provoke
When used as verbs, inflame means to set on fire, whereas provoke means to cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
check bellow for the other definitions of Inflame and Provoke
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Inflame as a verb (transitive):
To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.
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Inflame as a verb (transitive, figuratively):
To kindle or intensify (a feeling, as passion or appetite); to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat.
Examples:
"to inflame desire"
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Inflame as a verb (transitive):
To provoke (a person) to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.
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Inflame as a verb (transitive):
To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of.
Examples:
"to inflame the eyes by overwork"
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Inflame as a verb:
To exaggerate; to enlarge upon.
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Inflame as a verb (intransitive):
To grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful; to become angry or incensed.
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Provoke as a verb (transitive):
To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
Examples:
"Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you."
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Provoke as a verb (transitive):
To bring about a reaction.
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Provoke as a verb (obsolete):
To appeal.
Examples:
"rfquotek Dryden"