Incendiary
/ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛr.i/
Definitions
- (adj.) Designed to cause fires or incite conflict.
The incendiary device caused extensive damage to the building.
- (adj.) Tending to stir up strife or rebellion.
His incendiary speech provoked the crowd to riot.
- (n.) A person who deliberately sets fires, arsonist.
The police arrested the suspected incendiary responsible for the fire.
Forms
- incendiaries
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Commentary
Use 'incendiary' carefully to distinguish between literal fire-setting and metaphorical provocation.
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