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- pronunciation:
- ihn
saIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
incites, inciting, incited |
| definition 1: |
to bring about or cause (a disruptive action).
Her passionate speech incited a rebellion.- synonyms:
- instigate, prompt, provoke, stir up
- antonyms:
- stifle, suppress
- similar words:
- abet, actuate, foment, inspire, pick, stimulate
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| definition 2: |
to provoke (someone) to act.
This pamphlet will incite the workers to strike.- synonyms:
- actuate, drive, egg on, impel, prompt, provoke, stimulate, stir up
- antonyms:
- deter, discourage, restrain
- similar words:
- abet, agitate, animate, arouse, encourage, excite, goad, induce, inflame, motivate, move, prick, prod, push, rouse, urge
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| related words: |
agitate, carry, defy, draw, exhort, fan, irritate, kindle, lash, occasion, provoke, spur, taunt, tempt, warm, work |
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| derivations: |
incitement (n.), inciter (n.) |
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