Incited: meaning, definitions and examples
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incited
[ ɪnˈsaɪtɪd ]
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
Word origin
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.