Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incite-a-mob
verb
/ɪnˈsaɪt ə mɒb/
Definition
To provoke or stir up a group of people to take action, often in a violent or unruly manner.
Examples
- The speaker’s inflammatory remarks served to incite-a-mob against the opposition.
- In an effort to incite-a-mob, the activist rallied supporters through impassioned speeches.
- Law enforcement was prepared in case someone tried to incite-a-mob during the heated protest.
Meaning
The act of encouraging a crowd to engage in disruptive or aggressive behavior.
Synonyms
- provoke
- stir up
- instigate
- agitate
- mobilize
