incite
/ɪnˈsaɪt/verb
To stir people up and push them into action.
Example sentence
- “The fiery speech was accused of inciting the crowd to riot.”
Almost always negative: people incite violence, riots, or hatred. Compare 'inspire', its positive twin.
Related words
inclinedTo lean or tilt something away from its usual upright or level position.incisiveQuick, sharp, and direct in judgment or expression.incoherentNot clear or logically connected; hard to make sense of.incessantContinuing without a break, often to an annoying degree.incomeThe money a person receives from working or from investments.incentiveServing to encourage action; motivating people to do something.