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incite, instigate, abet, foment mean to spur to action.
incite stresses a stirring up and urging on, and may or may not imply initiating.
instigate definitely implies responsibility for initiating another's action and often connotes underhandedness or evil intention.
abet implies both assisting and encouraging.
foment implies persistence in goading.
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“Incite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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