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

  • advocate
  • agent provocateur
  • agitational
  • agitator
  • alarmist
  • apostle
  • arsonist
  • backer
  • booster
  • champion
  • demagog
  • demagogue
  • demonstrator
  • exciter
  • exponent
  • extremist
  • firebrand
  • firebug
  • flamer
  • fomenter
  • igniter
  • ignitor
  • immolator
  • inciter
  • inflamer
  • inflammatory
  • instigative
  • instigator
  • insurgent
  • insurrectionist
  • kindler
  • marcher
  • mutinous
  • objector
  • persuader
  • picketer
  • prodder
  • promoter
  • prompter
  • proponent
  • protester
  • protestor
  • provocateur
  • provocative
  • provoker
  • pyromaniac
  • rabble-rouser
  • radical
  • rebel
  • rebellious
  • reformer
  • reformist
  • revolter
  • revolutionary
  • revolutionist
  • seditious
  • subversive
  • supporter
  • torch
  • troublemaker

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.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

objector

rabble-rouser

  • advocate
  • agent provocateur
  • agitator
  • alarmist
  • apostle
  • backer
  • booster
  • champion
  • demagog
  • demagogue
  • demonstrator
  • exciter
  • exponent
  • extremist
  • firebrand
  • fomenter
  • incendiary
  • inciter
  • instigator
  • insurgent
  • insurrectionist
  • kindler
  • marcher
  • objector
  • persuader
  • picketer
  • prodder
  • promoter
  • prompter
  • proponent
  • protester
  • protestor
  • provocateur
  • provoker
  • radical
  • rebel
  • reformer
  • reformist
  • revolter
  • revolutionary
  • revolutionist
  • subversive
  • supporter
  • troublemaker

rabble-rousing

  • agitating
  • anarchic
  • dangerous
  • defiant
  • demagogic
  • disobedient
  • dissentious
  • exciting
  • explosive
  • fiery
  • incendiary
  • incitive
  • inflaming
  • inflammatory
  • insubordinate
  • insurgent
  • insurrectionary
  • intemperate
  • intractable
  • malevolent
  • mutinous
  • provocative
  • rabid
  • rebellious
  • recalcitrant
  • refractory
  • restive
  • revolutionary
  • riotous
  • seditionary
  • seditious
  • subversive
  • traitorous
  • treacherous
  • treasonous
  • ungovernable
  • unruly
  • wicked

edgy

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