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.