Incite
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British pronunciation/ɪnsˈa‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnˈsaɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "incite"

to incite
01

to encourage or provoke someone to take action

Ditransitive: to incite sb to do sth
to incite definition and meaning
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The impassioned speech was intended to incite the crowd to participate in the protest.
Social media influencers use engaging content to incite followers to join discussions or share opinions.
02

to encourage someone to commit a crime or act violently

Transitive: to incite violent or criminal behavior
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His reckless speech seemed to incite violence among the protesters.
They were arrested for inciting a rebellion against the government.
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