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- pronunciation:
- ihn
saIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
incites, inciting, incited |
| definition 1: |
to bring about, especially by angering or upsetting.
The managers' decision to lower wages incited a protest at the factory.- synonyms:
- provoke
- similar words:
- inspire, pick, stimulate
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| definition 2: |
to urge to action by stirring up emotions.
Her speech incited the workers to go on strike.- synonyms:
- drive, egg on, prompt, provoke, stimulate
- antonyms:
- deter, discourage, restrain
- similar words:
- agitate, animate, arouse, encourage, excite, inflame, prod, push, rouse, urge
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| related words: |
agitate, defy, draw, irritate, kindle, provoke, spur |
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| derivations: |
incitement (n.), inciter (n.) |
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