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Meaning ofincendiaryin English

incendiary

us//ɪnˈsɛndi.eri//uk//ɪnˈsendiəri//

Pluralincendiaries

Definitions

Adjective
1. emotionally charged; provocative language
  The politician's incendiary speech sparked outrage among opponents.
2. causing strife or unrest; stirring up conflict
  The incendiary comments on social media fueled the online debate.
3. causing or capable of fire; destructive
  The incendiary material ignited quickly in the hot weather.
4. intentionally causing damaging fires
  The arsonist used incendiary devices to start the fire.
Noun
1. object that starts fires (e.g. weapon)
  The military used an incendiary bomb to destroy the enemy's base.
2. one who sparks factional disputes
  The incendiary activist was known for stirring up conflict within the community.
3. person who maliciously sets fires
  The police arrested an incendiary who had been setting fires in the neighborhood.