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Definition of inciting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotionprovoking strong emotions or reactions
- The inciting article sparked a heated debate.
2.
causing actioncausing someone to act in a certain way
- The inciting speech led to a protest.
Origin of inciting
Latin, incitare (to urge) + -ing (action)
Terms with inciting included in their meaning
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agitator
person inciting change or unrest
expression
expressions inciting violence against specific groups
inciting rebellion
inciting or causing people to rebel against authority
emotion
encouraging or inciting strong emotions or reactions
motivation
encouraging or inciting action or response
law enforcement
government agent inciting law-breaking for arrests
conflict
stirring up or inciting trouble or rebellion
secret agent
undercover agent inciting illegal acts
rebellion incitement
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority
incitement
words or actions inciting someone to attack
diplomacy
individual inciting conflict in international relations
motivating
inciting or encouraging action or feeling
provocative
inciting people to rebel or protest
inciting tweet
tweet that incites anger or outrage
Examples of inciting in a sentence
His inciting comments were condemned by many. The inciting words sparked a debate. His inciting actions caused a lot of trouble.
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- French:incitant, incitatif, ...
- German:aufhetzend, anstiftend, ...
- Italian:provocatorio, incitante, ...
- Spanish:provocador, ...
- Portuguese:incitante, incitador, ...
- Chinese:煽动性的, 煽动的, ...
- Japanese:感情を揺さぶる, 扇動的な, ...
- Arabic:مُثِير, مُحَرِّض, ...
- Hebrew:מְעוֹרֵר, מֵסִית, ...
- Russian:провокационный, побуждающий, ...
- Ukrainian:провокуючий, підбурюючий, ...
- Hindi:उत्तेजक, उकसाने वाला, ...
Definition of incite - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
emotionprovoke strong emotions or actions
- His speech incited anger among the listeners.
2.
violenceencourage someone to act violently or illegally
- The leader incited the crowd to riot.
Origin of incite
Latin, incitare (to urge)
Examples of incite in a sentence
Her words incited a sense of hope. His speech incited violence among the protesters. They were accused of inciting the workers to strike.
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- French:inciter, pousser, ...
- German:provozieren, anstacheln, ...
- Italian:suscitare, istigare, ...
- Spanish:incitar, instigar, ...
- Portuguese:incitar, ...
- Chinese:激起, 鼓动, ...
- Japanese:引き起こす, 扇動する, ...
- Arabic:أَثَارَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְעוֹרֵר, ...
- Russian:провоцировать, разжечь, ...
- Ukrainian:викликати, підбурювати, ...
- Hindi:उकसाना, ...
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