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INCENDIARY Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word incendiary. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word incendiary. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for INCENDIARY

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inflammatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized or caused by inflammation

• arousing to action or rebellion

instigative
adjective satellite

• arousing to action or rebellion

seditious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• arousing to action or rebellion

• in opposition to a civil authority or government

combustible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of igniting and burning

noun

• a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power

exciting
adjectiveadj
adjective

• creating or arousing excitement

adjective satellite

• stimulating interest and discussion

explosive
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

noun

• a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

adjective satellite

• liable to lead to sudden change or violence

• sudden and loud

firebrand
nounn
noun

• a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

• someone who deliberately foments trouble

provocative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy

adjective satellite

• intentionally arousing sexual desire

provoking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

agitational
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Relating to, or having the character of, political agitation

arsonist
nounn
noun

• a criminal who illegally sets fire to property

agitator
nounn
noun

• one who agitates; a political troublemaker

firebomb
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)

verb

• attack with incendiary bombs

firebug
nounn
noun

• a criminal who illegally sets fire to property

• a true bug: brightly colored bug that can exude a stain

incitive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• arousing to action or rebellion

rabble-rousing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• arousing to action or rebellion

incendiary bomb
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)

Best Hypernyms For INCENDIARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for incendiary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bomb criminal crook felon malefactor outlaw

Alternatives for INFLAMMATORY

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