incite

incite
هَيَّجَ \ agitate: (often passive) to make sb. anxious: She was agitated when her husband didn’t come home from work, to make noisy public demands He agitated for a change in the marriage laws. excite: to give sb. strong feelings (of joy, anger, hope, etc.): The news excited him. It excited his interest. Our players were wildly excited by their success. fluster: to make sb. too confused and excited to think clearly: She was flustered by having to cook for several unexpected guests. incite: to cause or lead (sb.) to a strong feeling or violent action. provoke: to annoy sb. (usu. on purpose) so as to make him do sth.: If you provoke the dog, he may bite you. stir: to excite: Poetry should stir one’s imagination. \ See Also أثار (أَثَارَ)، أربك (أَرْبَكَ)‏

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