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incendiary

The word “incendiary” has 5 syllables: in-cen-di-ar-y

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛr.i/

What is synonym and antonym for incendiary?

In the thesaurus, “incendiary” has 60 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for incendiary along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for incendiary

Antonyms for incendiary

Meanings of incendiary

  • noun
    1. Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.
    2. One who maliciously sets fires.
    3. One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.
  • adjective
    1. Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.
    2. Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.
    3. Inflammatory, emotionally charged.

Example Sentences

  • The suspect was caught with an incendiary device in his backpack.
  • Her speech contained several incendiary remarks that angered the audience.
  • The military used an incendiary bomb to destroy the enemy supplies.
  • He was fired for making incendiary comments on social media.
  • The investigation focused on who planted the incendiary materials at the scene.

On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incendiary, such as: advocate, agent provocateur, agitational, agitator, alarmist, apostle, arsonist.

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