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incited

/ɪnˈsaɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does incited mean?

verb

To provoke or stir up (a particular emotion or reaction) in someone, typically in a deliberate or calculated way.

Example

"The inflammatory speech incited the crowd to riot."

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