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Britannica Dictionary definition of INCITE
[+ object]
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to cause (someone) to act in an angry, harmful, or violent way
— often + to
— often followed by to + verb
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The victim had done nothing to incite [=provoke] the attackers.
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They were clearly trying to incite the crowd to violence.
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He incited the students to riot.
2
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to cause (an angry, harmful, or violent action or feeling)
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They were arrested and charged with inciting [=provoking] a riot.
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The news incited widespread fear and paranoia.
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His words were an incitement to riot.
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They were charged with incitement to violence.
