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incited

[ɪnˈsaɪtɪd]

incited Definition

  • 1encouraged or stirred up violent or unlawful behavior
  • 2provoked or urged someone to act in a certain way

Using incited: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incited" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The politician's speech incited violence among the crowd.

  • Example

    The coach incited his team to play harder in the second half.

  • Example

    The article incited a heated debate among readers.

incited Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for incited

Antonyms for incited

Phrases with incited

  • incite to riot

    to encourage or provoke a group of people to engage in violent or destructive behavior

    Example

    The rock concert incited the audience to riot, causing damage to the venue.

  • incite to action

    to encourage or motivate someone to take a specific course of action

    Example

    The charity's campaign incited people to action, resulting in a significant increase in donations.

  • incite to rebellion

    to encourage or provoke a group of people to rebel against authority or government

    Example

    The revolutionary leader incited the people to rebellion against the oppressive regime.

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Summary: incited in Brief

'Incited' [ɪnˈsaɪtɪd] means to encourage or provoke someone or a group of people to act in a certain way, often violently or unlawfully. It is commonly used in contexts such as politics, sports, and media, as in 'The politician's speech incited violence among the crowd.' 'Incited' also appears in phrases like 'incite to riot,' which means to encourage violent or destructive behavior, and 'incite to action,' which means to motivate someone to take a specific course of action.