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incite Antonyms

Opposite of incite

Pinning down the opposite of incite requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To encourage, provoke, or stir up violent, unlawful, or tumultuous behavior.

Usage Example

"The speaker was accused of trying to deter the crowd to rebel against local regulations."

Strongest
deter
quell
discourage
suppress
Strong
pacify
restrain
subdue

Similar words to incite

Words similar to incite shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

instigate
stir up
provoke
foment
inflame
egg on
agitate
rouse
See all synonyms of incite

• Nearby Words

incisive
incisively
incisiveness
incite
incitement
inciter
incivility

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Incite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/incite
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