1. designed to cause fires
2. tending to stir up conflict or strong emotions

1. a bomb or device designed to start fires
2. a person who deliberately stirs up trouble or conflict

Examples

• The military used incendiary bombs to destroy the enemy’s supply depot.
• His incendiary speech sparked protests across the city.
• The newspaper published an incendiary editorial about the mayor’s policies.
• Police found several incendiary devices in the abandoned warehouse.
• The politician was known as an incendiary who thrived on controversy.
• The incendiary material ignited quickly when exposed to heat.
• Her incendiary comments on social media caused widespread outrage.