incendiary

adj. designed to cause fires, especially when used as a weapon.

adj. capable of, or used for, causing fire; specifically relating to devices or substances designed to ignite on impact.

“The soldiers were warned about the danger of incendiary bombs in the area.”

“The investigation revealed that an incendiary device had been planted in the basement to ensure the structure was completely destroyed by the blaze.”

Technical

adj. likely to make people very angry or cause a lot of trouble and fighting.

adj. tending to stir up conflict, strife, or strong emotion; intentionally provocative or inflammatory in nature.

“The politician was criticized for his incendiary comments about the new law.”

“The journalist's incendiary rhetoric was blamed for escalating the tensions between the two rival factions during the election cycle.”

Formal

n. a bomb or other object that is designed to start a fire.

n. a weapon, such as a bomb, containing a substance that burns with intense heat.

“The aircraft dropped several incendiaries over the target zone.”

“Military historians noted that the use of incendiaries during the siege led to unprecedented levels of civilian displacement and urban destruction.”

Technical

n. someone who intentionally starts arguments or causes social unrest.

n. a person who excites or inflames factions into quarrels or rebellion.

“He was known as a political incendiary who loved to challenge the government.”

“The authorities viewed the speaker not as a legitimate critic, but as a dangerous incendiary determined to undermine the stability of the region.”

Literary · Formal