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fan the flames
fan the flames
synonyms
intensify
worsen
add fuel to the fire
exacerbate
aggravate
inflame
make matters worse
heighten
increase
add insult to injury
add fuel to the flames
compound
make worse
add to
rub salt in the wound
excite
amplify
magnify
augment
stimulate
goad
promote
put salt on the wound
sow the seeds
reinforce
start
throw gasoline on the fire
punch down
raise
whip up
set on
rub salt in the wounds
push one’s button
provoke
incite
rub salt in a wound
hit on
rub it in
feed the fire
irritate
vex
spur
hit someone when they are down
pour gasoline on the fire
inflate
nurse
foment
madden
set
heat up
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fan the flames
antonyms
soothe
calm
repair
reduce
pour oil on troubled waters
improve
stop
lessen
help
discourage
comfort
dampen
cease
aid
dissuade