English Dictionary
Definition of “incite”
incite (ɪnˈsaɪt
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to stir up or provoke to action
Alternative Forms
ˌinciˈtation noun inˈcitement noun inˈciter noun inˈcitingly adverb Word Origin
C15: from Latin incitāre, from in-² + citāre to excite
Synonyms
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provoke,
encourage,
drive,
excite,
prompt,
urge,
spur,
stimulate,
set on,
animate,
rouse,
prod,
stir up,
inflame,
instigate,
whip up,
egg on,
goad,
impel,
foment,
put up to,
agitate for or against
Usage examples
I was very busy with David and with my work, and I no longer had Timothy Duane to incite me to sin.
Adair, Tom (Intro), Three Kinds of Kissing - Scottish Short Stories (1993)The Hurriyat conglomerate is also expected to incite Kashmiris to organise demonstrations if it feels sidelined.
India Today (2001)It's not usually the case, but some kids incite bullies by, for example, spreading rumours about them.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)He said peacekeepers might be welcome for a short time, but any prolonged presence could incite emotions.
Glasgow Herald (2001)only it would incite ethnic jingoism, the Chosen People myth that has wrought more than its share of mischief in human affairs.
Sanneh, Lamin, Encountering the West (1993)
