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- [in-sahyt]
- /ɪnˈsaɪt/
- /ɪnˈsaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sahyt]
- /ɪnˈsaɪt/
Definitions of incite word
- verb with object incite to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot. 1
- noun incite Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior). 1
- transitive verb incite provoke, rouse 1
- intransitive verb incite provoke to action 1
- verbal expression incite provoke to do sth 1
- transitive verb incite stir up, prompt 1
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Origin of incite
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Latin incitāre, equivalent to in- in-2 + citāre to start up, excite; see cite1
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Parts of speech for Incite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incite
verb incite
- urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- abet — If one person abets another, they help or encourage them to do something criminal or wrong. Abet is often used in the legal expression 'aid and abet'.
- rouse — to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression, etc.: He was roused to action by courageous words.
- arouse — If something arouses a particular reaction or attitude in people, it causes them to have that reaction or attitude.
- inspire — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
Antonyms for incite
verb incite
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- deter — To deter someone from doing something means to make them not want to do it or continue doing it.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- lull — to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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