Synonyms of incendiary

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incendiary 1 of 2

noun

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1

as in torch

a person who deliberately and unlawfully sets fire to a building or other property

firefighters caught the incendiary, who was watching the effects of his handiwork

Synonyms & Similar Words

• torch
• arsonist
• igniter
• pyromaniac
• firebug
• immolator
• flamer
• ignitor
• kindler
• inflamer

2

as in firebrand

a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent

blamed the protests on outside incendiaries who were intent on overthrowing the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• firebrand
• insurgent
• provocateur
• inciter
• rebel
• demagogue
• apostle
• demagog
• revolutionary
• agitator
• instigator
• proponent
• promoter
• advocate
• protester
• supporter
• kindler
• fomenter
• exciter
• demonstrator
• rabble-rouser
• subversive
• radical
• reformer
• extremist
• alarmist
• reformist
• booster
• picketer
• champion
• insurrectionist
• exponent
• troublemaker
• provoker
• protestor
• objector
• agent provocateur
• revolutionist
• marcher
• persuader
• revolter
• prompter
• prodder
• backer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peacemaker
• reconciler
• uniter

• peacemaker
• reconciler
• uniter

incendiary

2 of 2

adjective

as in provocative

tending to excite political disorder or insurrection

recklessly made incendiary remarks during a period of heightened racial tensions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provocative
• inflammatory
• seditious
• revolutionary
• agitational
• instigative
• mutinous
• rebellious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conciliatory
• diplomatic
• pacific
• soothing
• calming

• conciliatory
• diplomatic
• pacific
• soothing
• calming