incendiary

UK
/ɪnˈsɛndɪəri/
US
/ɪnˈsɛndɪˌɛri/

Translations

incendiarynoun
incendiaries
pl
UK
/ɪnˈsɛn.di.ə.ri/
US
/ɪnˈsɛn.diˌɛr.i/
incendiairepersonne qui attise un conflit ou une rébellion
The speaker was considered an incendiary, as his words incited the crowd to protest.
L'orateur était considéré comme un incendiaire, car ses paroles ont poussé la foule à protester.
incendiairepersonne qui met volontairement le feu
The police arrested the incendiary after he was caught in the act of setting fire to the building.
La police a arrêté l'incendiaire après l'avoir surpris en train de mettre le feu au bâtiment.
engin incendiairemilitaire ; arme ou dispositif conçu pour provoquer un incendie
The military used an incendiary to destroy the enemy's supply depot.
L'armée a utilisé un engin incendiaire pour détruire le dépôt de ravitaillement ennemi.
incendiaryadjective
more incendiary
Comp.
most incendiary
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈsɛndɪəri/
US
/ɪnˈsɛndɪˌɛri/
The incendiary device was found in the abandoned building.
L'engin incendiaire a été trouvé dans le bâtiment abandonné.
incendiairefiguré ; qui provoque des tensions ou des réactions vives
His incendiary remarks during the debate caused an uproar among the audience.
Ses propos incendiaires pendant le débat ont provoqué un tollé dans le public.

Definitions

incendiarynoun
A person who deliberately sets fire to property.
The police arrested the incendiary after he was caught in the act of setting fire to the building.
An incendiary bomb or device.
The military used an incendiary to destroy the enemy's supply depot.
A person who stirs up conflict or rebellion.
The speaker was considered an incendiary, as his words incited the crowd to protest.
incendiaryadjective
Designed to cause fires.
The incendiary device was found in the abandoned building.
Tending to stir up conflict or provoke strong emotions.
His incendiary remarks during the debate caused an uproar among the audience.