inflammatory remark

Frequency: 6.55.2 per million words

a comment intended to cause anger or provoke conflict

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Examples (10)

  • His inflammatory remark sparked a heated debate among the attendees.
  • The politician's inflammatory remark was widely condemned by the media.
  • She regretted making such an inflammatory remark that offended many.
  • Avoid making any inflammatory remarks that could escalate the tension.
  • The speaker's inflammatory remarks led to a walkout by some audience members.
  • Journalists were advised to report objectively and avoid any inflammatory remarks.
  • It was a highly inflammatory remark, calculated to provoke a strong reaction.
  • Despite the inflammatory remark, the moderator managed to restore order.
  • His history of inflammatory remarks has damaged his public image.
  • The diplomat carefully chose his words to avoid any inflammatory remarks.