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inciter

in·cite
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sahyt]
    • /ɪnˈsaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sahyt]
    • /ɪnˈsaɪt/

Definitions of inciter word

  • verb with object inciter to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot. 1
  • noun inciter One who incites. 1
  • noun inciter instigator, sb who provokes 1

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Origin of inciter

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 Inciter

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inciter 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

inciter usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inciter

noun inciter

  • pusher — a person or thing that pushes.
  • radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
  • agent — A chemical that has a particular effect or is used for a particular purpose can be referred to as a particular kind of agent.
  • propagandist — a person involved in producing or spreading propaganda.
  • troublemaker — a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.

Antonyms for inciter

noun inciter

  • peacemaker — a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.
  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.

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