1
as in provoked
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
the rock band's failure to show up incited a riot, as the crowd had waited for hours
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as in encouraged
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the demagogue's fiery rant incited the crowd to riot
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Recent Examples of incited
Remember our history In 1923, Hitler incited an insurrection against the German government.
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Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
Only days prior, the Brooklyn Museum made moves to eliminate 20 staffers, including 14 unionized workers, a decision that incited outrage and a legal challenge from the group’s representative, Local 2110 United Auto Workers.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Khalil's supporters argue that his arrest is unjust and targets his First Amendment rights, while his detractors believe his protests incited violence against Jewish students.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Even with the reality TV stars checking in at nearly every event, none incited a bigger frenzy than Lisa Rinna, who made a surprise performance at Jane Wade.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
In San Diego this incited Beatlemania-volume screaming.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Chappell Roan’s conversation-stirring Grammy night speech has incited action from the music industry to provide artists with livable wages and healthcare.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
Ye is no stranger to controversy, having previously incited criticism for voicing support for Hitler, including a 2022 interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The breakup epic incited a cultural moment and made history as the longest song to top the charts.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
Only days prior, the Brooklyn Museum made moves to eliminate 20 staffers, including 14 unionized workers, a decision that incited outrage and a legal challenge from the group’s representative, Local 2110 United Auto Workers.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Khalil's supporters argue that his arrest is unjust and targets his First Amendment rights, while his detractors believe his protests incited violence against Jewish students.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Even with the reality TV stars checking in at nearly every event, none incited a bigger frenzy than Lisa Rinna, who made a surprise performance at Jane Wade.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
In San Diego this incited Beatlemania-volume screaming.
—Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Chappell Roan’s conversation-stirring Grammy night speech has incited action from the music industry to provide artists with livable wages and healthcare.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
Ye is no stranger to controversy, having previously incited criticism for voicing support for Hitler, including a 2022 interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The breakup epic incited a cultural moment and made history as the longest song to top the charts.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Incited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incited. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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