incendiary
/ɪnˈsɛn.djəɹ.i//ɪnˈsɛn.di.əɹ.i/
noun
- 1
Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.
“The military used incendiaries to destroy the building. Fortunately, the fire didn't spread.”
- 2
One who maliciously sets fires.
- 3
One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.
adjective
- 1
Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.
- 2
Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.
- 3
Inflammatory, emotionally charged.
“Politics is an incendiary topic; it tends to cause fights to break out.”
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