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INCITING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Inciting.

Inciting - as a verb

Give an incentive for action

Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actuate9motivate13move9prompt12propel10

Provoke or stir up

Example: "Incite a riot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instigate10set offstir up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
provoke16stimulate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Urge on; cause to act

Example: "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
egg on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The inciting incident in the story was the murder of the protagonist's best friend."
"His inciting behavior led to a riot breaking out in the crowded street."
"The politician's inciting remarks sparked a heated debate among the audience."
"The article contained inciting language that encouraged violence against a particular group."
"The director was accused of inciting unrest among the cast members."
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Word Game Points

Is INCITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inciting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INCITING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INCITING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inciting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INCITING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INCITING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inciting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INCITING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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