verb
- to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior)
- to urge or persuade (someone) to act in a violent or unlawful way
Examples
- The speaker’s inflammatory remarks incites the crowd to violence.
- Social media posts that incite hatred are often removed by platforms.
- The rebel leader incites his followers to overthrow the government.
- Her passionate speech incites the workers to demand better conditions.
- The article incites readers to take action against corruption.
- He was arrested for inciting a riot at the protest.