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inciting (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsaɪt/

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

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.

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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