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incite, insight
incite (in SIGHT) (verb)
To stir up, spur on, arouse, or provoke to action: It is easier to incite a mob than to disperse it.
insight (in SIGHT) (noun)
1. The quality of understanding of people and situations in a very clear way: Penetrating insight is given to a few who must lead the others.
2. The ability to discern the true nature of a situation: People need to gain insight into the economic situation that is going on in the world.
2. The ability to discern the true nature of a situation: People need to gain insight into the economic situation that is going on in the world.
It takes a great deal of insight to talk with an angry crowd without appearing to incite them to violence.
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