单词 | incite |
释义 | incite/ɪnˈsʌɪt /verb [with object] 1Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour): they conspired to incite riots...
Synonyms stir up, whip up, work up, encourage, fan the flames of, stoke up, fuel, kindle, ignite, inflame, stimulate, instigate, provoke, excite, arouse, awaken, waken, inspire, trigger, spark off, ferment, foment, agitate for/against; cause, generate, bring about literary enkindle egg on, encourage, urge, goad, provoke, spur on, drive on, stimulate, push, prod, prompt, induce, impel, motivate, make, influence; arouse, rouse, excite, inflame, stir up, sting, prick informal put up to North American informal root on Law procure 1.1Urge or persuade (someone) to act in a violent or unlawful way: he incited loyal subjects to rebellion...
Derivativesinciter
OriginLate 15th century (earlier (late Middle English) as incitation): from French inciter, from Latin incitare, from in- 'towards' + citare 'rouse'. |
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