Incite-Insight | Commonly Confused Words

Incite

/ɪnˈsaɪt/

To encourage or provoke someone to do something, especially something bad or violent.

His speech did not incite any violent reactions.Leaders should not incite hatred among communities.Trying to incite a rebellion is a major crime.

/ˈɪnsaɪt/

The ability to understand and make a sensible judgement about a situation or problem

He gave us insight into the problem.Her insight into human nature is remarkable.

Incite means to stir up or provoke, while insight means a deep understanding.
Remember that incite has c as in create chaos, which can help you remember that it means to cause action.
Insight contains sight, implying seeing into or understanding deeply.
Think of incite with ignite since they both relate to starting something.
Insight involves the mind and reflection, while incite involves action.