definition of
incite

[1] #1 incite v. [motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt] give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career". wn

[2] #2 incite v. [instigate, set off, stir up] provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people". wn

[3] #3 incite v. [prod, egg on] urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window". wn