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/ɪnˌflæməˈtɔːri ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ · in.flam.a.tor.y.lang.uage
noun
- Language that is deliberately provocative, incendiary, or insulting, often intended to elicit a strong emotional response. The politician's inflammatory language during the debate sparked widespread outrage on social media.
- Language that is overly sensitive or easily offended, often to the point of being perceived as overly cautious or restrictive. The company's use of inflammatory language in their diversity and inclusion policy was criticized for being overly broad and vague.
Synonyms
incendiary languageprovocative languageinsulting languageoffensive languagesensational languageemotive languagevitriolic languagescathing language
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'inflammatory language' has been used to describe the rhetoric of various historical figures, including ancient Greek orators and modern-day politicians. Its use has also been criticized for being overly broad and subjective, as what one person finds inflammatory, another person may find harmless.