Abet
Abet verb - To bring (something volatile or intense) into being.
Usage example: the belief that violent entertainment abets violent behavior in the people who partake of it
Incite
Incite verb - To bring (something volatile or intense) into being.
Usage example: the rock band's failure to show up incited a riot, as the crowd had waited for hours
Abet is a synonym for incite in encourage topic. You can use "Abet" instead a verb "Incite", if it concerns topics such as instigate.
Nearby Words: incitement, inciting
Mutual synonyms
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