inflamer

/ɪnˈfleɪmər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who incites or promotes violence, conflict, or other forms of disorder.

“The media portrayed the inflamer of the riot as a provocateur, trying to stir up tensions between the two groups.”

2. verb

To incite or provoke someone or something to a state of violence, conflict, or other forms of disorder.

“The politician was accused of inflaming the crowd with his inflammatory rhetoric.”

Synonyms

  • agitator
  • incendiary
  • provocateur

Antonyms

  • calmer
  • pacifier
  • soother