Incite
Incite verb - To bring (something volatile or intense) into being.
Repel and incite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Incite".
Nearby Words: incitement, inciting
Repel
Repel verb - To drive back.
Common collocations
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