incendiary

/ɪnˈsɛn.djəɹ.i/ · noun

Meaning

Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.
One who maliciously sets fires.
One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.
Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.
Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.
Inflammatory, emotionally charged.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

combustible(English)arsonist(English)inflammatory(English)incitive(English)instigative(English)rabble-rousing(English)provocative(English)seditious(English)thermite(English)tracer(English)napalm(English)firestorm(English)

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Sources

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