What is the meaning of flame?

noun

• The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke.
  • usage: "fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries"
  • synonyms: fire, flaming

verb

• Shine with a sudden light.
  • usage: "The night sky flared with the massive bombardment"
  • synonyms: flare
• Be in flames or aflame.
  • usage: "The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset"
• Criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium.
  • usage: "the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed"