incite

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsʌɪt/

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

noun

Origin:

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