Synonyms of incited

incited

verb

past tense of incite

1

as in provoked

to bring (something volatile or intense) into being

the rock band's failure to show up incited a riot, as the crowd had waited for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoked
• triggered
• encouraged
• raised
• promoted
• instigated
• stimulated
• fomented
• abetted
• stirred (up)
• picked
• whipped (up)
• set in motion
• cultivated
• brewed
• fermented
• inspired
• fostered
• motivated
• forwarded
• furthered
• nurtured
• roused
• sowed
• set off
• nourished
• detonated
• inflamed
• galvanized
• excited
• activated
• advanced
• enflamed
• enlivened
• energized
• set
• invigorated
• quickened
• fired
• vitalized
• livened (up)
• pepped (up)
• jazzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhibited
• discouraged
• restrained
• held
• regulated
• curbed
• constrained
• checked
• tamed
• bridled
• reined (in)
• quieted
• calmed
• settled
• subdued
• soothed
• allayed
• stilled
• tranquillized
• tranquilized

2

as in encouraged

to rouse to strong feeling or action

the demagogue's fiery rant incited the crowd to riot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoked
• encouraged
• stimulated
• stirred
• inspired
• aroused
• sparked
• instigated
• motivated
• moved
• induced
• excited
• impassioned
• triggered
• piqued
• fired (up)
• drove
• ignited
• revved (up)
• motived
• angered
• kindled
• inflamed
• fanned
• fomented
• activated
• built a fire under
• galvanized
• enraged
• energized
• enflamed
• animated
• abetted
• set off
• bothered
• quickened
• keyed (up)
• upset
• vitalized
• whipped (up)
• taunted
• maddened
• aggravated
• pumped up
• fermented
• teased
• annoyed
• jeered
• raised
• irritated
• got
• exasperated
• vexed
• galled
• vext

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed
• subdued
• soothed
• appeased
• pacified
• tranquillized
• placated
• mollified
• tranquilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incited

Raven’s marvel of a case study recapitulates the dissonance whereby cycles—political, social, structural, ecological—continue, monuments are created and destroyed and momentum is incited and frustrated, all while costs continue to mount. —Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025

The Miami Marlins incited grumbling across the sport as the organization embarked on several newfangled initiatives in 2025. —Andy McCullough, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

There is power in speaking up to reveal these hateful ideologies that have incited deadly violence. —Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025

When the president, the attorney general, or others in the administration say that liberal speech caused Tyler Robinson to shoot Kirk, don’t respond by saying that Kirk’s speech also incited violence. —Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025

While many global readers celebrated The Inheritance of Loss, the novel incited controversy on the subcontinent for its representation of Nepalis; there were threats of book-burnings in Kalimpong. —Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025

But the journalist didn’t mention what incited the longest silence. —Jeannie Vanasco september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025

The witness said survivors were placed in a courtyard, where hospital staff incited others to beat them. —Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025

News of her departure incited quick, negative feedback from fans on social media. —Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025