inflammatory

adjective
/ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

Meaning

causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion

Example Sentences

His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.

Example Expressions

inflammatory remarks

Synonyms

provocative, incendiary, irritating, hostile

Antonyms

soothing, calming

Collocations

inflammatory remarks, inflammatory disease, inflammatory response, inflammatory language

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