incite

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'encourager ou de susciter un comportement violent ou illégal, ou de provoquer une forte réaction chez quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of encouraging or stirring up violent or unlawful behavior, or provoking a strong reaction in someone.

1. B2formal

   To encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior.

   inciter à

   • The speech was designed to incite the crowd to riot.
   • He was arrested for inciting violence during the protest.
   • The article was accused of inciting hatred against minorities.

   Synonymesagitateencouragefomentgoadinstigateprovokesparkstir uptriggerurge

   Antonymescalmdeterdiscouragedissuadequellrestrainsuppress

2. B2formal

   To provoke or stimulate a particular feeling or action.

   inciter, stimuler

   • The documentary incited public interest in climate change.
   • Her comments incited a heated debate among the panel.
   • The new policy incited strong reactions from the employees.

   Synonymesencourageinstigatemotivatepromptprovokespurstimulatetrigger

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedissuadequellsuppress