transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈsīt ]
transitive verb
( in·cit·ed ; in·cit·ing )
Etymology: Middle French inciter, from Latin incitare, from in- + citare to put in motion — more at cite
Date: 15th century
: to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
• in·cit·ant -ˈsī-t ə nt noun
• in·cite·ment -ˈsīt-mənt noun
• in·cit·er noun
Synonyms:
incite , instigate , abet , foment mean to spur to action. incite stresses a stirring up and urging on, and may or may not imply initiating
inciting a riot
instigate definitely implies responsibility for initiating another's action and often connotes underhandedness or evil intention
instigated a conspiracy
abet implies both assisting and encouraging
aiding and abetting the enemy
foment implies persistence in goading
fomenting rebellion