Want to say incited differently? Here are other words for incited and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of incited
to stimulate or prompt someone to take action or engage in a particular behavior
Etymology of incited
The word "incited" comes from the Latin word "incitare", which means "to stir up" or "to provoke"
The Latin word "incitare" is a combination of "in" (meaning "on" or "against") and "citare" (meaning "to move" or "to stir")
The word "incited" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of stimulating or prompting someone to take action
Synonyms
urged
provoked
inspired
motivated
stimulated
encouraged
spurred
prompted
goaded
driven
compelled
coerced
pressured
influenced
swayed
persuaded
induced
instigated
fomented
inflamed
agitated
excited
aroused
animated
energized
ignited
kindled
sparked
triggered
activated
initiated
started
commenced
began
instilled
implanted
sowed
nurtured
fostered
promoted
supported
backed
endorsed
sanctioned
approved
condoned
tolerated
permitted
allowed
abetted
aided
assisted
helped
incensed
infuriated
enraged
angered
offended
affronted
insulted
slighted
aggrieved
wounded
hurt
pained
grieved
saddened
distressed
displeased
dissatisfied
discontented
unhappy
displeased
irritated
vexed
annoyed
exasperated
frustrated
inflamed
impassioned
impassioned
roused
rallied
mobilized
organized
unified
galvanized
invigorated
revitalized
rejuvenated
revived
restored
renewed
regenerated
stimulated
revitalized
Definitions
- To stimulate or prompt someone to take action or engage in a particular behavior, often in a negative way
- To encourage or prompt someone to do something, often by arousing strong emotions such as anger or excitement
- To provoke or prompt someone to take action, often by providing a stimulus or incentive
Usage Examples
- The politician's speech incited the crowd to protest against the government
- The company's new policy incited employees to demand better working conditions
- The teacher's words incited the student to work harder and achieve better grades
- The activist's message incited people to take action against climate change
- The leader's decision incited widespread criticism and opposition
Antonyms
calmed
soothed
quieted
stilled
silenced
muted
subdued
suppressed
restrained
controlled
regulated
moderated
tempered
cooled
pacified
placated
appeased
conciliated
reconciled
calmed
tranquilized
sedated
anesthetized
numbed
dulled
blunted
weakened
diminished
reduced
lessened
minimized
alleviated
mitigated
assuaged
relieved
comforted
solaced
consoled
cheered
heartened
encouraged
uplifted
inspired
motivated
invigorated
revitalized