incendiary
IPA: ɪnsˈɛndiɛri
noun
- Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.
- One who maliciously sets fires.
- (figurative) One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.
adjective
- Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.
- (figurative) Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.
- (figurative) Inflammatory, emotionally charged.
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Examples of "incendiary" in Sentences
- I acknowledge the reference is incendiary.
- Incendiary bombs were also planted in the buildings.
- Use of an explosive or incendiary device is a felony.
- Incendiary bullets light up due to friction in the air.
- It was the incendiary comments and the vendetta like tenacity.
- He will take some of the incendiary material through the armor.
- Initially, incendiary bombs were dropped around the perimeter of the town.
- The soldiers proceeded to the church and placed an incendiary device there.
- That was an incendiary move, familiarly provocative and extremely unwelcome.
- Use of an explosive or incendiary device in the commission of a felony is recommended.
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