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incite

verb in·cite \in-ˈsīt\

: to cause (someone) to act in an angry, harmful, or violent way

: to cause (an angry, harmful, or violent action or feeling)

in·cit·edin·cit·ing

Full Definition of INCITE

transitive verb
:  to move to action :  stir up :  spur on :  urge on
in·cit·ant \-ˈsī-tənt\ noun
in·cite·ment \-ˈsīt-mənt\ noun
in·cit·er noun
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Origin of INCITE

Middle French inciter, from Latin incitare, from in- + citare to put in motion — more at cite
First Known Use: 15th century

Synonym Discussion of INCITE

incite, instigate, abet, foment mean to spur to action. incite stresses a stirring up and urging on, and may or may not imply initiating <inciting a riot>. instigate definitely implies responsibility for initiating another's action and often connotes underhandedness or evil intention <instigated a conspiracy>. abet implies both assisting and encouraging <aiding and abetting the enemy>. foment implies persistence in goading <fomenting rebellion>.

Rhymes with INCITE

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INCITE Defined for Kids

incite

verb in·cite \in-ˈsīt\
in·cit·edin·cit·ing

Definition of INCITE for Kids

:  to stir up usually harmful or violent action or feeling <The news incited panic.>
Medical Dictionary

incite

transitive verb in·cite \in-ˈsīt\
in·cit·edin·cit·ing

Medical Definition of INCITE

:  to bring into being :  induce to exist or occur <organisms that readily incited antibody formation>

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