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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

incite

/ɪnˈsaɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does incite mean?

verb

To stir up or encourage people to take action, often in a violent or illegal way. To provoke or encourage someone to do something.

Example

"The inflammatory speech was intended to incite the crowd to riot."

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