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Inflammatory

usgb/ɪnˈflæmətɔːri/Volume
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Emotionally Charged

Intended to evoke strong emotions, particularly anger or outrage.

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The article's inflammatory tone sparked intense debate among readers.
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Controversial Use

Often used for statements that may divide public opinion sharply.

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Her inflammatory speech caused uproar within the community.
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Media Sensitivity

Media often uses 'inflammatory' to describe words that could incite public unrest.

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The headline warned of the celebrity's inflammatory tweets.
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