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incite vs stimulate

stimulate vs incite

incite and stimulate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incite No No Yes No
stimulate No No Yes No
As verbs, stimulate is a hypernym of incite; that is, stimulate is a word with a broader meaning than incite:
  • incite: provoke or stir up
  • stimulate: provide the needed stimulus for
Other hypernyms of incite include provoke.
incite (verb) stimulate (verb)
provoke or stir up cause to be alert and energetic
urge on; cause to act act as a stimulant
give an incentive for action provide the needed stimulus for
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
cause to occur rapidly
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
stir feelings in
Difference between incite and stimulate

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