Vocabulary
Incite
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).
Urdu meaning
مشتعل، ابھارنا، اکسانا، بھڑکانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- The unfortunate fact is that many online platforms are abused by hatemongers and troublemakers to incite violence, especially during sensitive periods like Muharram.
- In fact, top law-enforcement officials, including the Sindh police chief, have expressed apprehensions that a `third force` has become active and may try to incite sectarian hatred online.
- Drawing inspiration from the Baloch insurgency, the SRA is now seeking to incite violence in the region.
- The statement issued by both ministers would test the government`s resolve, especially considering that the law-enforcement agencies are afraid of the TLP`s street power and capacity to incite mass violence.
- She claimed that the party was `spreading hate as part of organised propaganda` to incite the people, destabilise the country and inculcate hatred against its institutions.
Synonyms
stir up, whip up, work up, encourage, fan the flames of, stoke up, fuel, kindle, ignite
Antonyms
suppress, dissuade, deter
Curator example
“they conspired to incite riots”
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