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inflammatory

/ɪnˈflæmətɔri/ adjective · British & US
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What does inflammatory mean?

adjective

Causing or intended to cause inflammation; tending to provoke strong feelings of anger or resentment.

Example

"The inflammatory language used in the speech sparked heated debate among the audience."

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