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inflammatory

[in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪnˈflæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
ADJECTIVE
instigative, angering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incendiary intemperate provocative
WEAK
anarchic demagogic exciting explosive fiery incitive inflaming insurgent rabble-rousing rabid rebellious revolutionary riotous seditionary seditious
Antonyms
WEAK
calming mitigating placating pleasing tranquilizing

Example Sentences

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In addition, immune cells in these participants produced fewer inflammatory signals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

For inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and psoriasis, intensity appeared to be the key factor in lowering risk.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The author argues that Bovino’s inflammatory rhetoric and theatrical enforcement style backfired, with his unsubstantiated claim that slain ICU nurse Alex Pretti wanted to “massacre law enforcement” particularly damaging public perception of immigration enforcement efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Petrol retailers have strongly denied price-gouging, and earlier this month criticised the government for using "inflammatory language".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

It was obviously a ploy to distract me and keep me from doing anything else inflammatory in the districts.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins