Definition of Incendiary
Incendiary
in·cen·di·ar·y
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(adjective)
designed to cause or actually causing fires by spontaneously igniting combustible materials, relating to weapons that perform this action or to the crime of arson (deliberately setting buildings on fire);
e.g. He was apprehended with incendiary grenades in his possession.
(adjective)
having the tendency to excite people, arouse strong emotion, or stir up conflict;
e.g. His incendiary remarks angered a large number of people.
(noun)
extremely exciting, or extremely hot (spicy, as with chilies);
e.g. They are going to watch an incendiary new band in concert.
(noun)
a substance or device (especially a weapon such as a bomb) that can be used to start fires;
e.g. We will need an incendiary to start our campfire.
(noun)
a person who starts/sets fires, i.e. a person who commits arson (an arsonist);
e.g. This is the third building that the incendiary has targeted.
(noun)
a person who initiates or provokes conflict, agitation, or quarrels;
e.g. She has always been an incendiary who likes to start arguments.
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