incite Synonyms
incite Meaning
incite (v)
give an incentive for action
provoke or stir up
urge on; cause to act
incite (v. t.)
To move to action; to stir up; to rouse; to spur or urge on.
incite Sentence Examples
- The speaker's inflammatory words incited a riot among the protestors.
- The provocateurs deliberately incited the crowd, hoping to evoke a violent reaction.
- The movie's graphic violence incited strong emotions of fear and disgust.
- The political cartoon incited controversy by depicting the President in an unflattering light.
- The radical group's propaganda incited hatred and division among the population.
- The social media post incited anger and outrage over the alleged injustice.
- The government's heavy-handed tactics incited further unrest among the citizens.
- The religious leader's speech incited his followers to commit acts of violence in the name of God.
- The traumatic experience incited intense anxiety and flashbacks, making it difficult for the victim to function normally.
- The psychological thriller incited fear and unease in the audience, leaving them on the edge of their seats.
FAQs About the word incite
give an incentive for action, provoke or stir up, urge on; cause to actTo move to action; to stir up; to rouse; to spur or urge on.
provoke, pick, abet, stir (up), ferment, trigger, cultivate,promote, raise, foment
constrain, inhibit, regulate, restrain, check, tame, regulate, hold, inhibit, rein (in)
The speaker's inflammatory words incited a riot among the protestors.
The provocateurs deliberately incited the crowd, hoping to evoke a violent reaction.
The movie's graphic violence incited strong emotions of fear and disgust.
The political cartoon incited controversy by depicting the President in an unflattering light.
