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incited

 

[ ɪnˈsaɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotionally charged

Incited means to provoke or stir up a strong reaction or feeling in others, often related to emotions such as anger or enthusiasm. It suggests an action taken to encourage something to happen, typically in a way that can lead to unrest or conflict. The term can be used in various contexts, including political movements, protests, or even in conversations that ignite passionate responses. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying that the provocation was intentional and calculated.

Synonyms

inflamed, instigated, provoked, stirred

Examples of usage

  • The speech incited the crowd to protest.
  • His comments incited anger among the community.
  • The article incited a heated debate online.

Translations

Translations of the word "incited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incitado

🇮🇳 उकसाया हुआ

🇩🇪 angestiftet

🇮🇩 didorong

🇺🇦 спровокований

🇵🇱 podżegany

🇯🇵 扇動された

🇫🇷 incité

🇪🇸 incitado

🇹🇷 kışkırtılmış

🇰🇷 선동된

🇸🇦 مستفز

🇨🇿 podnícený

🇸🇰 podnetený

🇨🇳 煽动的

🇸🇮 spodbujeno

🇮🇸 öskrað

🇰🇿 үрдістелген

🇬🇪 შეთქმულება

🇦🇿 təşviq olunmuş

🇲🇽 incitado

Etymology

The term 'incite' originates from the Latin verb 'incitare', meaning 'to urge on' or 'to provoke'. The root 'citate' comes from 'citare', which means 'to summon' or 'to call'. This Latin term entered Middle English through Old French in the late 15th century, evolving in meaning to include the act of encouraging or provoking a response, often in a social or political context. Over time, 'incite' has become commonly associated with igniting passions and encouraging actions that can lead to disorder or unrest. Its usage has expanded, and it is frequently encountered in discussions about social movements, legal contexts regarding incitement to violence, and in everyday language to describe heated exchanges.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,067, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.