Definition of incendiary

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  • incendiary is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • incendiary is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • incendiary is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of incendiary

  • a criminal who illegally sets fire to property (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. arsonist
    2. firebug
  • a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. firebomb
    2. incendiary bomb
  • arousing to action or rebellion (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. incitive
    2. inflammatory
    3. instigative
    4. rabble-rousing
    5. seditious
  • capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an incendiary agent
    2. incendiary bombs
  • involving deliberate burning of property ()

    Examples

    1. an incendiary fire

See definition of incendiary in Merriam Webster