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Inflammatory

Definition

(formal) Causing or likely to cause anger, violence, or strong disagreement; provocative or incendiary in tone or effect.

Example Sentences

1The politician's inflammatory speech sparked widespread protests and calls for her resignation.
2Was the article's inflammatory headline intended to attract more readers or simply to provoke a reaction?
3The company apologized for the inflammatory tweet, which was deleted shortly after it was posted.
4Avoid using inflammatory language in your writing, as it can alienate readers and undermine your argument.
5The documentary's inflammatory portrayal of the government's policies has been criticized by many as biased and unfair.

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