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Incendiary Rhetoric

Definition:

Incendiary rhetoric refers to provocative, inflammatory, and highly charged language that is intended to incite strong emotional reactions and potentially fuel conflict or violence. It often involves the use of inflammatory words, exaggerated claims, or sweeping generalizations.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Political leaders should refrain from using incendiary rhetoric that may divide the nation.
2. The incendiary rhetoric used during the protest led to clashes between the demonstrators and law enforcement.
3. The speaker's incendiary rhetoric was met with cheers from some of the audience members.

Adjective:

1. The journalist was accused of promoting incendiary rhetoric through their sensationalized headlines.
2. His incendiary rhetoric ignited a wave of anger and resentment among the community members.
3. It is crucial for public figures to be aware of the potential consequences of their incendiary rhetoric.

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