exagitate

/ˌɛksəˈɡɪteɪt, ˌɛksˈæɡɪteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to excite or provoke a strong feeling of anger or resentment in someone

“The politician’s inflammatory speech was accused of exagitating the crowd.”

2. noun

the act of exagitating

“The politician’s exagitation of the crowd led to a violent protest.”

Synonyms

  • enrage
  • incense

Antonyms

  • calm
  • pacify