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Fan the flames
verb
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1.
verb
To intensify or worsen an already difficult situation.
Synonyms
add fuel to the fire
pour gasoline on the fire
make matters worse
fuel
inflame
heat up
up the ante
fanaticize
burn up
aggravate
run high
outflame
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