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Incite

/ˌɪˈnsaɪt/
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(verb) To call into action.

The speaker tried to incite the people to rebellion.
He however says the government will not condone pronouncements that incite violence and chaos.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The speaker was accused of trying to ____ a violent riot with his angry and hateful speech.

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