incite
intermediateB2/ɪnˈsaɪt/ · in-cite
to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
Meanings
to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
تشدد یا غیر قانونی رویے کو بڑھانا یا ابھارنا۔
اُبھارنا
ubharna
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.
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💡 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.