CEFR C1

incite

verb

Meaning

To encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior, or to provoke a strong feeling or action.

Examples

The politician was accused of trying to incite hatred between different ethnic groups.
His passionate speech was meant to incite the team to victory, not to cause a riot.

Synonyms: provoke, instigate, foment, rouse

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incite (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsaɪt/

Definition

To encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior, or to provoke a strong feeling or action.

Examples

The politician was accused of trying to incite hatred between different ethnic groups.
His passionate speech was meant to incite the team to victory, not to cause a riot.
The constant rumors incited a sense of panic among the investors.

How to Use incite

incite to (prepositional phrase): To encourage someone towards a specific action or state. — "The general tried to incite his troops to greater bravery."
incite against (prepositional phrase): To stir up negative feelings or actions directed at someone or something. — "He was accused of inciting the public against the new policy."

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