incendiary
Translation
incendiary, inflammatory, provocative
Examples
He was arrested for using an incendiary device.
He was arrested for using an incendiary device.
The politician's incendiary speech caused a riot.
The politician's incendiary speech caused a riot.
Grammar Patterns
((an incendiary noun)) a device or speech designed to cause fire or conflict An incendiary device can be very dangerous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inflammatory, provocative, seditious
Etymology
From Latin 'incendere', meaning 'to set on fire'. It can refer to literal fire or 'firing up' emotions.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'sends' fire 'in' to a situation, either literally or figuratively.