Incite – Encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behaviour; persuade someone to act violently or unlawfully

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced in-site)

To remember the definition of the word incite, use the following mnemonic:

When they were in sight (incite) of the palace, some of the protestors encouraged and persuaded the others to break the law by throwing stones at the windows.

Examples of incite in a sentence

The police cautioned him for trying to incite violence.

I always thought he was a very good speaker, and could incite a crowd.

They pleaded guilty to possessing material likely to incite racial hatred.