Inciting Meaning in English
word · lemma: incite
释义
Encouraging or provoking someone to take action, especially actions that may be negative or disruptive, like causing trouble or violence.
用法与细微差别
Often used in formal or legal contexts when describing someone encouraging unlawful, violent, or disruptive action ('inciting violence', 'inciting a crowd'). Not used for positive encouragement. Common collocations: 'inciting hatred', 'inciting a riot'. Do not confuse with 'exciting' (making things fun).
例句
He was accused of inciting violence during the protest.
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She was blamed for inciting trouble at school.
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The speaker was caught inciting hatred among the crowd.
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He kept inciting arguments until everyone started yelling.
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Why are you always inciting drama in the group chat?
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His posts were removed for inciting people against each other.
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