English Explanatory Dictionary

fan the flames

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To intensify or worsen an already difficult situation.

Pronunciation

en-au-fan the flames.ogg

Word forms

fan the flames fans the flames fanning the flames fanned the flames

Synonyms

add fuel to the fire pour gasoline on the fire fan the fire

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