Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inflammatory statements
noun
/ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri ˈsteɪtmənts/
Definition
Comments or remarks that are likely to provoke strong emotion, anger, or violence.
Examples
- His inflammatory statements during the debate caused a significant backlash.
- The article included several inflammatory statements that stirred up public outrage.
- Politicians should be cautious about making inflammatory statements that can escalate tensions.
Meaning
Statements that incite feelings of hostility or outrage, often leading to inflammatory situations or conflicts.
Synonyms
- provocative remarks
- incendiary comments
- aggressive statements
- catastrophic assertions
