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incite

intermediateB2

/ɪnˈsaɪt/ · in-cite

to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).

Meanings

verbformal

to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).

تشدد یا غیر قانونی رویے کو بڑھانا یا ابھارنا۔

اُبھارنا

ubharna

Synonyms

provokeinstigatestir upبھڑکانااکسانااُکسانا

Antonyms

calmdissuadepreventسکون دیناروکناممنوع کرنا

Common Collocations

  • incite violence
  • incite anger
  • incite rebellion

Example Sentences

The speaker sought to incite the crowd to action.

مقرر نے ہجوم کو عمل کے لیے اُبھارنے کی کوشش کی۔

Muqarrar ne huzoom ko amal ke liye ubharne ki koshish ki.

Inciting violence is a criminal offense.

تشدد اُبھارنا ایک مجرمانہ عمل ہے۔

Tashadud ubharna ek mujrimana amal hai.

The film was accused of inciting hatred.

اس فلم پر نفرت اُبھارنے کا الزام لگایا گیا۔

Is film par nafrat ubharne ka ilzam lagaya gaya.

Easily Confused With

insight:Insight refers to the ability to gain an accurate understanding while incite refers to provoking or urging behavior.

Word Family

incitement
nounاُبھارنا
inciting
verbاُبھارتا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of inciting a spark to start a fire.

Imagine someone striking a match to ignite kindling.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خُبث کا جَذِبہ ان کے دل میں اُبھرتا ہے

Khubs ka jazba unke dil mein ubharta hai

The urge of malice rises within their hearts

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بڑوں کے اکسانے پر کوچہ ککر بنایا جاتا ہے

Baron ke uksane par kocha kaker banaya jata hai

The streets are made chaotic at the instigation of elders.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "incitare" — to urge on, to stimulate

First known use: 15th century

The term 'incite' was adopted into English from the Latin word 'incitare', which means to urge, spur, or encourage. It has been used in English since the early 15th century.