Incite Definition

incite
verb
  1. give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
  2. provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
  3. 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

See how incite is used in real songs:

  • "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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