incendiary synonyms

incendiary

modif.

  1. Combustible

    ignitable, burnable, flammable; see burning 1, inflammable.

  2. Stirring up strife or rebellion

    inflammatory, provocative, subversive; see dangerous 1, inflammatory, rebellious 2, treacherous 2.

incendiary

n.

  1. Arsonist

    pyromaniac, firebug*, petroleur (French); see arsonist, criminal.

  2. An agitator

    insurgent, instigator, provocateur (French); see agitator, rebel 1.

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