The news incited widespread fear and paranoia. the rock band's failure to show up incited a riot, as the crowd had waited for hours
Recent Examples on the WebThe events incite a modern-day witch hunt as the townspeople unload their paranoia and suspicion on Sanctuary’s resident witch and her daughter in this fantasy mystery series. Breanna Bell, Variety, 10 Aug. 2022 How does that not incite you to fight for the freedoms of all people? Jeneé Osterheldt, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 The Saudi government has maintained in the past that its critics incite violence, broadly defined, and pose a threat to the kingdom’s security. Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 July 2022 The incident also included teens shooting fireworks in the crowd and claiming there was an active shooter in an attempt to incite panic among fairgoers. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Aug. 2022 Both major blooms in 2012 and 2018 happened right after 500-year rainfall events, so Sterner suspects the heavy rainfall injected the lake with enough nutrients to incite a bloom. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 No, the Jordan Montgomery Revenge Game may not spawn a limited Netflix series, but a strong showing against the club that traded him despite gobbling up largely quality innings will certainly incite some blathering back in New York. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022 Chappelle has faced criticism for comments that LGBTQ advocacy groups say could incite harm against transgender people. Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 The prejudice against welcoming women aboard commercial or military vessels was ancient and held that women would distract male crew members and incite the wrath of the sea. Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle French inciter, from Latin incitare, from in- + citare to put in motion — more at cite