Vocabulary Entry

incendiary

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or involving the use of fire or combustion, often used in a figurative sense to describe something that provokes or incites.

Example Sentences

"The incendiary remarks sparked a heated debate among the committee members."

"Her incendiary speech inspired the audience to take action."

"The incendiary device was discovered before it could cause any damage."

noun

Example Sentences

"The police apprehended the incendiary responsible for the string of local arsons."

"His history of criminal activity branded him as an incendiary in the eyes of the community."

"The authorities are on the lookout for any known incendiaries in the area."