inflammatory speech
[/ɪnˈflæmətɔːri spiːtʃ/]
nounpl: inflammatory speeches
discurso inflamatório
1. Speech that is intended to provoke anger, violence, or strong emotional reactions; discourse designed to inflame passions or incite hostile behavior
The politician's inflammatory speech against immigrants sparked widespread protests.
O discurso inflamatório do político contra imigrantes provocou protestos generalizados.
2. Language that uses heated, aggressive, or provocative rhetoric to arouse feelings of hostility or animosity toward a person or group
The social media post contained inflammatory speech that violated community guidelines.
A postagem de mídia social continha discurso inflamatório que violava as diretrizes da comunidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'inflammatory speech' has become increasingly relevant in discussions of social media moderation, political discourse, and free speech limitations. In Brazil, concerns about inflammatory speech have grown with polarization around political elections and social issues. In the USA, the term is frequently used in legal, media, and academic discussions regarding the limits of protected speech under the First Amendment.
NYC Slang
trash talk, hate speech, fire (as in 'that's inflammatory')
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