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incite
to provoke or stir up a strong reaction, often unrest
Synonyms
Antonyms
- calm
- pacify
- discourage
incite in a sentence
The rumor was enough to incite panic among the crowded stadium.
The coach's harsh remarks seemed designed to incite the rival team rather than simply motivate his own players.
Where it comes from
From Latin incitare 'to urge on, spur'
Memory hook
IN-CITE — to incite is to light a fire IN someone, sparking action.
Word parts
- in — in, into, towards
incite: in- (upon) + cite (summon)
Read it in context
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