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incite Synonyms

Another word for incite

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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 stir up the crowd to rebel against local regulations."

Strongest
stir up
instigate
provoke
foment
Strong
inflame
agitate
egg on
rouse
goad
spur

Opposites of incite

The opposite of incite shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

deter
quell
discourage
suppress
pacify
restrain
subdue
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Incite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/incite
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