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incited
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "incited" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of provoking or stirring up a particular action or feeling, often in a negative context. Example: "The speech incited a wave of protests across the city."
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60 human-written examples
| Teng Biao A notice from prosecutors reads: "Defendant Pu Zhiqiang has used the internet to publish posts that incited ethnic hatred on many occasions which has caused serious consequences.
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The following year they were further incited during a qualifier for Italia 90 in Rotterdam, when Dutch fans unfurled a giant banner comparing the German captain, Lothar Matthäus, to Adolf Hitler.
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Gabourel often trains at his local airstrip �� early in the morning, when no planes are due to use it – and the announcer incited further support for the underdog by declaring: "It may be hot for us today but for a lot of these guys it's pure Baltic".
News & Media
Commenting on a Guardian article on the lecturer suspended over claims he incited violence, salparadyse says: Each report of this event (WHICH HASN'T EVEN HAPPENED YET) is more alarmist than the last.
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The Met claimed that one of the paper's reporters, Amelia Hill, could have incited a source to break the Official Secrets Act and broken the act herself.
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Accidents by Samuel Langley, another aviation pioneer, in 1903 prompted a "storm of derision and abuse" that incited Congress to pull its support for his unreasonably dangerous and seemingly pointless experiments – shortly before the Wright brothers finally achieved human flight.
News & Media
For Turkey's beleaguered secularists, Mr Say's plight is more evidence of creeping religious conservatism since AK came to power ten years ago.Mr Erdogan was himself banned from politics and briefly jailed in 1998 for reciting a poem that incited "religious hatred".
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These, he said, were "the greatest scourge to befall society" (in the city of Izmir, on the Mediterranean coast, 29 people have been arrested on the grounds that their tweets incited violence).The Taksim project would go ahead, Mr Erdogan insisted.
News & Media
Mr Thaksin is accused of having aided and incited the recent street protests in Bangkok, the Thai capital, in which 88 people were killed.
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It leaves the government needing to prop up these jobs indefinitely (unlike welfare which often has provisions that force people to eventually find other work).Mr Weisenthal does recognise that if this incited a trade war, that would probably lead to a decline in welfare.
News & Media
The president has accused two television broadcasters, KBS and MBC, of biased, emotional reporting that has incited Koreans to take to the streets.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "incited", consider the intensity of the action you're describing. It often implies a strong and direct influence leading to a specific outcome.
Common error
Be cautious not to use "incited" when the influence is indirect or minor. Opt for weaker verbs like "encouraged" or "influenced" if the action wasn't a direct result.
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Linguistic Context
Incited functions primarily as the past tense and past participle of the verb "incite". It describes the action of urging or provoking someone to act, often in a negative or forceful manner. This is supported by Ludwig examples showing it used in contexts of conflict, protest, and political unrest. According to Ludwig AI, this usage is grammatically correct and very common.
Frequent in
News & Media
60%
Science
20%
Formal & Business
10%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
5%
Wiki
3%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "incited" is a very common and grammatically correct term used to describe the act of provoking or urging someone to act, often in a negative context. According to Ludwig, it functions primarily as the past tense and past participle of the verb "incite", conveying a relatively neutral formality suitable for news, academic, and general contexts. When using "incited", be mindful of the intensity of the action and consider alternatives like "provoked" or "instigated" to ensure the most accurate representation of the instigation. Ludwig AI confirms the grammatical correctness and common usage of "incited".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
provoked
This term indicates a direct reaction or response caused by something.
instigated
This emphasizes the initiation or starting of an event or action, often implying a leading role.
stirred up
This conveys the act of causing trouble or excitement.
fomented
This term suggests the deliberate promotion of discord or trouble.
sparked
This term implies the sudden triggering or initiation of an event.
triggered
This suggests setting off a chain of events or reactions.
fueled
This emphasizes the intensifying or sustaining of an existing situation or feeling.
motivated
This focuses on providing a reason or incentive for action.
prompted
This term indicates a direct cause or reason for doing something.
goaded
This implies persistent urging or provocation to do something.
FAQs
How can I use "incited" in a sentence?
You can use "incited" to describe the act of provoking or urging someone into action, often negative. For example, "The speaker's words "incited the crowd" to riot."
What words can I use instead of "incited"?
Alternatives to "incited" include "provoked", "instigated", or "stirred up", depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.
Is it correct to say 'incited to anger' or 'incited with anger'?
The correct usage is "incited to anger". "Incited" usually takes "to" to indicate the resulting state or action.
What is the difference between "incited" and "encouraged"?
"Incited" implies a stronger, often negative influence leading to a specific action, while "encouraged" suggests a more positive or neutral support for an action. For example, a demagogue incites a mob, while a coach encourages a team.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
89%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested