Read the dictionary definition of flame. All definitions for this word.
1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
1. fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries
2. criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
1. the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed
3. be in flames or aflame
1. The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset
4. shine with a sudden light
1. The night sky flared with the massive bombardment