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incite Definition and Meaning in English (incite definition)

verb
Synonyms:provokeinstigatestir up
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Incite definition: To encourage or stir up (violent, unlawful, or undesirable behavior).

Definitions of Incite

  1. 1verb

    To encourage or stir up (violent, unlawful, or undesirable behavior).

Example Sentences

formal

“The speaker was accused of inciting violence among the crowd.”

“His words incited a riot in the streets.”

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third person singularincites
past tenseincited
present participleinciting
nounincitement
agent nouninciter

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Incite definition: To encourage or stir up (violent, unlawful, or undesirable behavior).
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'Incite' translates to 'incite' in English. Incite definition: To encourage or stir up (violent, unlawful, or undesirable behavior).
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