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incendiary vs bomb

bomb vs incendiary

incendiary and bomb both are nouns.

incendiary is an adjective but bomb is not an adjective.

incendiary is not a verb while bomb is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incendiary Yes Yes No No
bomb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bomb is a hypernym of incendiary; that is, bomb is a word with a broader meaning than incendiary:
  • incendiary: a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)
  • bomb: an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
incendiary (noun) bomb (noun)
a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel) an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
a criminal who illegally sets fire to property strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
incendiary (adjective) bomb (adjective)
involving deliberate burning of property
capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
arousing to action or rebellion
incendiary (verb) bomb (verb)
throw bombs at or attack with bombs
fail to get a passing grade
Difference between incendiary and bomb

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