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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2
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
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
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
Noun
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The last time Stephany Gauffeny spoke to her husband, she was encouraged by the excitement in his voice.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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But for that swing to be such a huge whiff, and then to be on stage playing your own protagonist while the excitement of the audience audibly wanes around you for two laborious hours … That’s rough, buddy.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s much less incentive to sell an academy player, or anyone really, if profitability matters less.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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But some warn that once the incentives are gone, EV sales will all but halt.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reaction to the Grand Blanc Township violence Statements of support, shock and encouragement quickly flooded social media.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Not the one on the field to celebrate a win, but the quieter one to punctuate a season — sharing hugs, backslaps and whispered words of encouragement for the winter to come, for a winter that has come too soon.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The impetus for Redeux Style was to teach people how to create beautiful moments in their lives to be more sustainable.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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There was enough of an impetus, there was enough energy there.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The report also complicates the Federal Reserve’s recent pivot toward rate cuts, as stronger GDP may reduce the urgency for additional stimulus.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s so much stimuli that I get really pumped doing it.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The actor discussed his character's motivations in a 2024 interview with TV Insider.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some of you may have felt a deep motivation to change your identity, embrace new horizons or shake up your life’s destiny.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What experts definitely agree on is that vagus nerve stimulation has real medical power, and scientists are just beginning to explore its full potential.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
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Today’s young people face a landscape of social fragmentation, relentless digital stimulation, and uncertain futures.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Incitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitement. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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