flame in WordNet English dictionary

1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
   "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries"
   fire  flame  flaming 
   

1. criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
   "the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed"
   flame 
   
2. be in flames or aflame
   "The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset"
   flame 
   
3. shine with a sudden light
   "The night sky flared with the massive bombardment"
   flare  flame