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单词 inciter
释义

incite

verb

in·​cite in-ˈsīt How to pronounce incite (audio)
incited; inciting

transitive verb

: to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
incitant
in-ˈsī-tᵊnt How to pronounce incite (audio)
noun
incitement
in-ˈsīt-mənt How to pronounce incite (audio)
noun
inciter noun

Synonyms

  • abet
  • brew
  • ferment
  • foment
  • instigate
  • pick
  • provoke
  • raise
  • stir (up)
  • whip (up)
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Example Sentences

The news incited widespread fear and paranoia. the rock band's failure to show up incited a riot, as the crowd had waited for hours
Recent Examples on the Web The events incite a modern-day witch hunt as the townspeople unload their paranoia and suspicion on Sanctuary’s resident witch and her daughter in this fantasy mystery series. Breanna Bell, Variety, 10 Aug. 2022 How does that not incite you to fight for the freedoms of all people? Jeneé Osterheldt, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 The Saudi government has maintained in the past that its critics incite violence, broadly defined, and pose a threat to the kingdom’s security. Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 July 2022 The incident also included teens shooting fireworks in the crowd and claiming there was an active shooter in an attempt to incite panic among fairgoers. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Aug. 2022 Both major blooms in 2012 and 2018 happened right after 500-year rainfall events, so Sterner suspects the heavy rainfall injected the lake with enough nutrients to incite a bloom. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 No, the Jordan Montgomery Revenge Game may not spawn a limited Netflix series, but a strong showing against the club that traded him despite gobbling up largely quality innings will certainly incite some blathering back in New York. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022 Chappelle has faced criticism for comments that LGBTQ advocacy groups say could incite harm against transgender people. Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 The prejudice against welcoming women aboard commercial or military vessels was ancient and held that women would distract male crew members and incite the wrath of the sea. Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French inciter, from Latin incitare, from in- + citare to put in motion — more at cite

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

incite

verb

in·​cite in-ˈsīt How to pronounce incite (audio)
incited; inciting
: to stir up usually harmful or violent action or feeling The news incited panic.

Medical Definition

incite

transitive verb

in·​cite in-ˈsīt How to pronounce incite (audio)
incited; inciting
: to bring into being : induce to exist or occur
organisms that readily incited antibody formation

Legal Definition

incite

transitive verb

in·​cite in-ˈsīt How to pronounce incite (audio)
incited; inciting
: to urge on
incite a riot

inciter

noun

as in instigator
a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent the governor warned that inciters of mob violence would be dealt with harshly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • instigator
  • promoter
  • fomenter
  • agitator
  • provocateur
  • demagogue
  • supporter
  • rebel
  • insurgent
  • firebrand
  • demagog
  • apostle
  • advocate
  • proponent
  • incendiary
  • protester
  • exciter
  • demonstrator
  • rabble-rouser
  • kindler
  • reformer
  • revolutionary
  • provoker
  • champion
  • extremist
  • insurrectionist
  • radical
  • troublemaker
  • booster
  • reformist
  • marcher
  • protestor
  • subversive
  • exponent
  • picketer
  • objector
  • revolutionist
  • persuader
  • alarmist
  • prompter
  • agent provocateur
  • backer
  • revolter
  • prodder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • peacemaker
  • reconciler
  • uniter
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