Incite Definition & Meaning
incite
- verb
- give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
- provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
- urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
"Incite" in song lyrics
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"In the club a riot we incite"
MF Grimm f/ Bashton the Invisible Man, Lord Smog — Tonight's Show
Words that rhyme with incite
Usage tips for "incite"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does incite mean?
- give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career" provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people" urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
- What part of speech is incite?
- Incite is a verb.
- How many definitions does incite have?
- Incite has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).