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- pronunciation:
- ihn
sen
di
eI
ri
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire.
The fire was not accidental but was started by an arsonist with an incendiary device. |
| definition 2: |
of or relating to objects, esp. bombs, missiles, or the like, that produce intense heat and fire when ignited.
Fires blazed throughout the city after the attackers employed incendiary weapons. |
| definition 3: |
causing or capable of causing strife or anger; inflammatory.
The speaker's incendiary remarks came close to starting a riot.- similar words:
- inflammatory
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| definition 4: |
of or relating to arson or arsonists.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
incendiaries |
| definition 1: |
a bomb, missile, shell, or the like, that yields intense heat and fire when exploded.
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| definition 2: |
a person who purposely sets fire to property; arsonist.
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| definition 3: |
anyone who agitates or creates strife, esp. political strife; agitator.
- similar words:
- agitator
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| related words: |
troublemaker |
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