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incitar
[ĩ.si.ˈtaɾ]
verb
to incite
1.
to encourage or urge someone to do something, especially something wrong or violent
He was accused of inciting violence at the protest.
Ele foi acusado de incitar violência no protesto.
2.
to provoke or stir up a feeling or action
The speech incited anger among the audience.
O discurso incitou raiva entre o público.
3.
to instigate or prompt someone to act
Don't incite trouble between them.
Não incite problemas entre eles.
Synonyms
instigar
provocar
estimular
encorajar
induzir
suscitar
Antonyms
desaconselhar
desencorajar
dissuadir
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
incitar
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
incitar
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
incitar
No significant regional variation
Portugal
incitar
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
incitar à revolta
incitar à desobediência
incitar ao crime
incitar ódio
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