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INCITIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does incitive mean?
• INCITIVE (adjective)
The adjective INCITIVE has 1 sense:
1. arousing to action or rebellion
Familiarity information: INCITIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Arousing to action or rebellion
Synonyms:
incendiary; incitive; inflammatory; instigative; rabble-rousing; seditious
Similar:
provocative (serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy)
Derivation:
incite (provoke or stir up)
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