Uszító

Uszító is a Hungarian noun describing a person who incites others to act, often in a way that provokes illegal, violent, or harmful actions. The term derives from the verb uszítani, meaning to incite or stir up, and is commonly used in political, social, and legal contexts to refer to someone who provokes crowds or groups through inflammatory rhetoric or manipulation.

Etymology and usage notes: Uszító is formed with the agent suffix -ó from the verb uszítani. The related noun uszítás denotes the act of incitement. In everyday language, uszító carries a strongly negative connotation, implying deliberate provocation or manipulation rather than spontaneous sentiment. The phrase uszító beszéd (incendiary speech) and uszító cselekedet (an act of incitement) are common collocations that highlight its practical use in discourse.

Legal and social context: In many legal systems, incitement (uszítás) is regulated, particularly when it targets violence, hatred, or illegal actions. An individual described as uszító is often viewed as responsible for encouraging others to commit wrongdoing, though the exact legal interpretation depends on jurisdiction. In political and media contexts, the label can function as a critique of rhetoric perceived as manipulative or dangerous.

Synonyms and related terms: Agitátor (agitator) and buzdító (encourager) are closely related but can carry slightly different nuances. Uszító remains a specifically evaluative term emphasizing provocation and mobilization of others.

See also: incitement, agitátor, propaganda, uszítás, uszító beszéd.