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Definition of Incendiary
1. Adjective. Involving deliberate burning of property. "An incendiary fire"
Partainyms: Arson
2. Noun. A criminal who illegally sets fire to property.
Exact synonyms: Arsonist, Firebug
Specialized synonyms: Barnburner
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Arson
Specialized synonyms: Barnburner
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Arson
3. Adjective. Arousing to action or rebellion.
Exact synonyms: Incitive, Inflammatory, Instigative, Rabble-rousing, Seditious
Similar to: Provocative
Derivative terms: Incite, Inflame, Instigate, Sedition
Similar to: Provocative
Derivative terms: Incite, Inflame, Instigate, Sedition
4. Noun. A bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel).
5. Adjective. Capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily. "Incendiary bombs"
Similar to: Combustible
Definition of Incendiary
1. n. Any person who maliciously sets fire to a building or other valuable or other valuable property.
2. a. Of or pertaining to incendiarism, or the malicious burning of valuable property; as, incendiary material; as incendiary crime.
Definition of Incendiary
1. Adjective. Capable of causing fire. ¹
2. Adjective. Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion ¹
3. Adjective. Inflammatory, emotionally charged. ¹
4. Noun. Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Incendiary
1. [n -RIES]