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Meaning of incites
The primary meaning of the word "incites" is to encourage or stir up someone to take action or to feel a certain way.
Etymology of incites
The word "incites" comes from the Latin word "incitare", which means "to put into motion" or "to stir up"
It is derived from "in-" (meaning "into" or "on") and "citare" (meaning "to move" or "to stir")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of encouraging or stirring up someone to take action
Synonyms
stimulates
provokes
arouses
inspires
motivates
goads
urges
spurs
prompts
encourages
inflames
ignites
kindles
fans
fuels
exacerbates
intensifies
aggravates
irritates
annoys
vexes
incenses
enrages
infuriates
provokes
invigorates
animates
activates
energizes
galvanizes
sparks
triggers
sets off
motivates
instigates
foments
whips up
stirs up
agitates
disturbs
unsettles
rouses
awakens
inspires
exhorts
exhorts
advises
counsels
persuades
induces
coerces
pressures
drives
pushes
prods
pokes
nudges
goods
eggs on
spurs on
cheers on
roots on
sparks off
touches off
sets in motion
gets going
launches
initiates
Definitions
- To encourage or stir up someone to take action, especially to do something violent or illegal
- * To arouse a strong feeling, such as anger or enthusiasm, in someone
- * To stimulate or prompt someone to do something
Usage Examples
- The politician's speech incites the crowd to protest against the government
- * The inflammatory article incites anger and outrage among the readers
- * The coach's motivational words incite the team to play their best game
Antonyms
calms
soothes
pacifies
tranquilizes
quiets
silences
stifles
suppresses
restrains
holds back
discourages
disheartens
demotivates
depresses
dampens
quenches
extinguishes
mollifies
appeases
placates
assuages
alleviates
mitigates
moderates
tempers
softens
gentle
tames
subdues
represses
inhibits
hinders
obstructs
blocks
stops
halts