Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inflammatory-speech
noun
in-flam-uh-tɔːr-ee speeʧ
Definition
Speech that incites anger, hostility, or violence.
Examples
- The politician’s inflammatory speech stirred up protests among the crowd.
- During the debate, her inflammatory speech caused a division among the audience.
- He was criticized for using inflammatory speech that could provoke violence.
Meaning
Inflammatory speech refers to rhetoric or language that provokes strong emotional reactions, often leading to conflict or unrest.
Synonyms
- provocative speech
- incendiary remarks
- aggressive rhetoric
