Incendiary

/ɪnˈsɛn.djəɹ.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.

Synonyms: agitator, arsonist

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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