incite

/ɪnˈsaɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to stir up or encourage people to take action or feel strong emotions, such as anger or violence

“The politician’s inflammatory speech was accused of inciting the crowd to riot.”

2. noun

an act or instance of stirring up or encouraging people to take action or feel strong emotions

“The court ruled that the article’s incite was a form of hate speech.”

Synonyms

  • exacerbate
  • inflame
  • provoke
  • stir up

Antonyms

  • calm
  • mitigate
  • pacify
  • soothe