Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incite-a-riot
verb
/ɪnˈsaɪt ə raɪət/
Definition
To provoke or stir up a violent disturbance or rebellion.
Examples
- The speech was intended to incite-a-riot among the frustrated citizens.
- Police intervened before the protest could incite-a-riot in the city center.
Meaning
Inciting a riot involves encouraging people to engage in violent or disruptive behavior, often in a public space.
Synonyms
- provoke
- stir
- agitate
- instigate
- inflame