1
as in excitement
something that arouses a strong response from another
the insulting remark was all the incitement that was needed for a fight to break out
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as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity
the approaching deadline was certainly an incitement to get going on the assignment
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Recent Examples of incitement
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University two weeks ago has shaken the nation and reignited debate over the line between free speech and incitement.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
This new test specified that two separate conditions must be satisfied before speech can be punished as incitement.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
His death has ignited conservative anger about political violence coming from the left, and a broader conversation about the health of American civil society, including the line at which free speech crosses into incitement to violence.
—Shane Croucher
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The Commission also accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of incitement of genocide.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
The study was even able to link these beliefs with the incitement of violence and extremism.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The far-right minister of national security is known for making provocative statements and served time in jail for anti-Arab incitement.
—Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Al Jazeera has repeatedly denied the allegations of incitement made by Israel.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Courts have found that threats and the incitement of lawlessness are outside the reach of First Amendment protection.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 June 2025
Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
This new test specified that two separate conditions must be satisfied before speech can be punished as incitement.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
His death has ignited conservative anger about political violence coming from the left, and a broader conversation about the health of American civil society, including the line at which free speech crosses into incitement to violence.
—Shane Croucher
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The Commission also accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of incitement of genocide.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
The study was even able to link these beliefs with the incitement of violence and extremism.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The far-right minister of national security is known for making provocative statements and served time in jail for anti-Arab incitement.
—Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Al Jazeera has repeatedly denied the allegations of incitement made by Israel.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Courts have found that threats and the incitement of lawlessness are outside the reach of First Amendment protection.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incitement
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Mamdani’s brand of economic populism and laser focus on lowering costs in the astronomically expensive city has generated buzz and excitement.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The director wrenches apart Ibsen’s terse and precise mechanism and makes room for a proliferation of arresting moments—caught on the wing in wide-screen images, thanks to Sean Bobbitt’s cinematography—that balance tragedy and horror with excitement and wonder.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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But the agency said there are also signs that development is spreading into other markets, like Las Vegas, that offer affordable land, cheap electricity from renewable power plants and industry tax incentives.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jennings was awarded up to $3 million in playing incentives, but injuries have led to him not having a good start to the year.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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His words of encouragement before every game.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Matt Deaner, Screen Producers Australia CEO, sees key encouragement coming from national broadcaster the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.—
Paul Chai,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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And if Klopp felt the benefits of turning throw-ins into choreographed events, complete with long build-ups, would be outweighed in Liverpool’s case by a loss of attacking impetus, is there not something to be said for that?—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Yet the attack would provide the impetus for the peace pact.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Chinese shares had recently rallied to a multi-year high on expectations of government stimulus and a recent inflow of foreign capital into Chinese equities.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Soon after her election, the yen hit a new low amid expectations of major fiscal stimulus.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Protest-goers told the Idaho Statesman about a variety of motivations for showing up, mostly covering civil liberties — rights for immigrants, women and transgender people — and Trump’s authoritarian actions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps more important will be the exploration of the location's past and Robert House's initial motivations.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Now, people are looking for intellectual stimulation and emotional support and adventure.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Researchers believe the device could be adapted for electrical stimulation and other therapies, potentially benefiting patients with epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological disorders.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Incitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitement. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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