Meaning of the word incendiary in English
What does incendiary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
incendiary
US /ɪnˈsen.di.er.i/
UK /ɪnˈsen.di.ə.ri/
Adjective
1.
designed to cause fires
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The police found several incendiary devices at the scene.
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They used incendiary bombs during the attack.
2.
tending to stir up conflict or rebellion
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His speech was full of incendiary remarks.
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The article contained highly incendiary content.
Noun
a person who starts fires, especially one who commits arson
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The police are looking for the incendiary responsible for the warehouse fire.
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He was identified as the incendiary who set fire to the building.