inflammatory (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈflæmətɔːri/
Definition
Tending to arouse anger, hostility, or passion; likely to cause trouble or violence.
Examples
The article contained inflammatory language that could incite hatred.
He was arrested for making inflammatory statements about a minority group.
The activist's inflammatory speech led to protests.
How to Use inflammatory
- inflammatory remarks (collocation)
- Words or statements that are likely to cause anger or hostility. — "The politician was accused of making inflammatory remarks."
- inflammatory language (collocation)
- Words or expressions that are intended to provoke anger or strong negative emotions. — "Avoid using inflammatory language in professional communication."
- inflammatory response (collocation)
- A biological reaction in the body that causes redness, swelling, and pain. — "The patient had a severe inflammatory response to the infection."
- inflammatory disease (collocation)
- A medical condition characterized by inflammation. — "Many autoimmune disorders are classified as inflammatory diseases."
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