Definition of "conflagrate" [conflagrate]

• To burn up; consume with fire.
• To burst into flame; take fire, either literally or figuratively.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Since your last remark provides nothing other than a sarcastic "thanks" that wrongly suggests I was lecturing you, I will try not to conflagrate this incendiary issue any further."
• "You are likely to conflagrate … spontaneously … and you are headed for my place?"
• "Drengenberg, who says he plans to put up both real and artificial trees in his home this year, has a few tips for people who want a real tree, but who don't want to see it conflagrate:"