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incendiary

UK /ɪnˈsɛn.dɪ.əɹ.i/US /ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/

adjective 4
noun 3
forms 3

adjective4

Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.
(figurative) Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.
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(figurative) Inflammatory, emotionally charged.
- Politics is an incendiary topic; it tends to cause fights to break out.
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Of a damaging fire, intentionally caused rather than accidental.
- The Crown must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was incendiary in origin; that is, it was not accidental and that it was either intentionally or recklessly set by the accused. — 2003

noun3

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Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.
- The military used incendiaries to destroy the building. Fortunately, the fire didn't spread.
One who maliciously sets fires.
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(figurative) One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.
- March 7, 1692, Richard Bentley, The Folly of Atheism Several cities […] drove them out as incendiaries.

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incendiaries · more incendiary · most incendiary

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