incited

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The man in the tub is the French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat, a journalist and physician who had incited a series of judicial massacres.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

In a letter to the BBC, Mr Adler's lawyers say the allegations are false and have been incited by one former client who they are suing.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

Mr Marsh told the BBC he had not incited racial hatred, he had legally protested and had not introduced any new recruits to members with extreme views.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

But Waterhouse craved a title that incited joy — something that was the antithesis of her headspace when she created her debut album, “I Can’t Let Go.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024

One of the husbands, possibly incited by the vicar, continually laid small charges against Norwood in court, causing him much exasperation and necessitating repeated trips across Bermuda to defend himself.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson