'Inciting' definitions:

Definition of 'Inciting'

From: GCIDE
  • Incite \In*cite"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Incited; p. pr. & vb. n. Inciting.] [L. incitare; pref. in- in + citare to rouse, stir up: cf. F. inciter. See Cite.] To move to action; to stir up; to rouse; to spur or urge on. [1913 Webster]
  • Anthiochus, when he incited Prusias to join in war, set before him the greatness of the Romans. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • No blown ambition doth our arms incite. --Shak.
  • Syn: Excite; stimulate; instigate; spur; goad; arouse; move; urge; rouse; provoke; encourage; prompt; animate. See Excite. [1913 Webster]

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