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incite

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsʌɪt/

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Definition of incite

verb

[with object]

encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour):they conspired to incite riots
urge or persuade (someone) to act in a violent or unlawful way:he incited loyal subjects to rebellion

Derivatives

inciter

Origin:

late 15th century (earlier (late Middle English) as incitation): from French inciter, from Latin incitare, from in- 'towards' + citare 'rouse'