incitation

noun

ˌin-ˌsī-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce incitation (audio)
Definition of incitationnext
1
as in excitement
something that arouses a strong response from another the rabble-rousing speech was seen by many as an incitation to ethnic violence

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2
as in incentive
something that arouses action or activity a mild heart attack was all the incitation he needed to adopt an exercise regimen and a healthy diet

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Recent Examples of incitation But one chat room over, the server was filled with racist memes, sexist and ableist slurs, antisemitic messages, and incitations of violence against women and people of color. — Ash Parrish, The Verge, 18 Mar. 2024 Between these voices of reason and incitation, between these two seemingly different men, lie 22 years of power and five American presidents. — New York Times, 26 Mar. 2022 Bolsonaro will still have to stand trial for accusations of slander and incitation to rape. — Mauricio Savarese, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incitation
  1. excitement
  2. incentive
  3. stimulus
  4. impetus
  5. encouragement
  6. motivation
  7. stimulation
Noun
  • The excitement kicks off with a Super Bowl rematch Wednesday night between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Mitch frantically tuned in on his iPad and tried to contain his excitement as his brother had an outstanding debut, nearly leading the Chargers to victory.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • States got creative with all sorts of financial incentives, from million-dollar prizes to college scholarships.
    — Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The suspension has already squeezed Indian exporters, as Dubai has long served as a key commercial hub for India's trade with Iran, giving India a direct economic incentive.
    — Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • But any economic stimulus program runs the risk of causing inflation to spike, and many economists believe the pandemic-era stimulus was at least partially responsible for the rise in consumer prices that ensued over the following years.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The edit intercuts old film reels, both archival B-roll and seeming home movies, to hint at how all these new stimuli jog Brooke’s memory.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • But the original impetus concerned women not having to get their Manolo Blahniks stuck in the mud.
    — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Jets have no impetus to rush a trade — and Jets fans are well-versed in Cheveldayoff’s stubborn patience from Jacob Trouba’s 2016 contract holdout and trades involving Evander Kane, Trouba, Patrik Laine and Pierre-Luc Dubois.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of impetus
Noun
  • De Zerbi will take encouragement from Savio’s bright debut, with the £85million recruit from Manchester City looking bright and threatening, without executing on the final action.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The YouTube videos, Griffin said, were causing third-party contact because of Myers’ encouragement.
    — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • Capitalism — and a strong profit motivation — has driven enterprise for centuries.
    — Space.com Staff, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Mahomes has had special motivation in coming back following surgery after suffering two torn ligaments in his left knee during a game.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • Mazama Energy’s demonstrated superhot rock platform optimizes well construction, drilling, and stimulation to boost power capacity while minimizing water use, land footprint, and well counts.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Vagal tone stimulation activates the vagus nerve to slow heart rate and lower stress hormones.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulation

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“Incitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitation. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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