incitation

in·ci·ta·tion

noun \ˌin-ˌsī-ˈtā-shən, ˌin(t)-sə-\

Definition of INCITATION

1

: an act of inciting : stimulation

2

: something that incites to action : incentive

Examples of INCITATION

1. <the rabble-rousing speech was seen by many as an incitation to ethnic violence>
2. <a mild heart attack was all the incitation he needed to adopt an exercise regimen and a healthy diet>

First Known Use of INCITATION

15th century

Related to INCITATION

Synonyms: excitement, provocation, incitement, instigation

Antonyms: counterincentive, disincentive

Related Words: encouragement, galvanization, goad, incentive, inducement, jog, prod, spur, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus; enticement, lure; induction, inspiration, motivation; aggravation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, hassle, headache, irritant, nuisance, peeve, pest

Near Antonyms: subduing

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide