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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 rebellionplay

  Familiarity information: INCITIVE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


INCITIVE (adjective)


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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