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   In·cite

   /inˈsīt/

   

   verb

   • 1. encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior): "the offense of inciting racial hatred" Similar stir upwhip upwork upencouragefan the flames ofstoke upfuelkindleigniteinflamestimulateinstigateprovokeexcitearouseawakenwakeninspiretriggerspark offfermentfomentagitate for/againstcausegeneratebring aboutliterary:enkindleegg onencourageurgegoadprovokespur ondrive onstimulatepushprodpromptinduceimpelmotivatemakeinfluencearouserouseexciteinflamestir upstingprickinformal:put up toroot onprocureOpposite suppressdissuadedeter
   • ▪ urge or persuade (someone) to act in a violent or unlawful way: "he incited loyal subjects to rebellion"

   Word Origin late 15th century (earlier (late Middle English) as incitation): from French inciter, from Latin incitare, from in- ‘towards’ + citare ‘rouse’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. inciter noun
   • 2. incitation noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINCITE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to do or say something that encourages people to behave violently or illegally: They denied inciting the crowd to violence. incitement. noun [ C, U ] something someone does or says that incites people. (Definition of incite from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of incite. in Chinese (Traditional) 鼓動，煽動…

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   incite. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English in‧cite /ɪnˈsaɪt/ verb [ transitive] to deliberately encourage people to fight, argue etc → encourage They were charged with inciting racial hatred. incite somebody to do something a person who incites others to commit an offence incite somebody to something There was no evidence ...

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   Definition. Synonyms. Synonym Chooser. Example Sentences. Word History. Related Articles. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. incite. verb. in· cite in-ˈsīt. incited; inciting. Synonyms of incite. transitive verb. : to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on. incitant. in-ˈsī-tᵊnt. noun. incitement. in-ˈsīt-mənt. noun. inciter noun. Synonyms.

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   Dictionary Definition of 'incite' To encourage or instigate someone to do something, especially something that is harmful or illegal. "His reckless words could easily incite panic in the crowd." Detailed Meaning of 'incite' The term can also be used to describe something that has the effect of causing such an action.

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   Definition of incite. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   What does the verb incite mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb incite . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › inciteINCITE - 22 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to incite. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of incite. The dictator's cruel decree incited the people to riot. Synonyms. rouse. activate. stimulate. actuate. induce. prod. arouse. urge on. inflame. provoke. foment. instigate. excite. agitate. egg on. Slang.