INCITEMENT Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

incitement

noun

Definition of incitement

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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subduing

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 Police said potential charges could include incitement to riot, vandalism, theft and assault. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Depending on the circumstances, charges could include incitement to riot, vandalism, theft, assault, reckless driving, unlawful assembly, conspiracy and other offenses, police said. — Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 Much of that violence can be blamed on anti-Jewish incitement that draws on the deepest foundations of anti-Jewish myth. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 The Nationalist government thought television an incitement to sedition. — Literary Hub, 12 May 2026 Trump officials and a large number of Republicans characterized the image as an incitement of violence against the President. — Richard Hall, Time, 10 May 2026 That is not a crime nor an incitement to a crime. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 The coarsening of the debate is lamentable, but that’s not the same thing as saying coarse criticism is an incitement to violence. — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2026 This is the most gaping vacancy of all—Trump gestures toward two American incitements, one historic, one extremely recent. — Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for incitement

Noun

In the shoe segment, running also continues to fuel excitement for the brand, which was front and center during another major sports moment this spring.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Of course, all of this excitement is in large part thanks to Nolan’s unique brand of filmmaking.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of excitement

Noun

Cordero’s visit to Costa Rica feeds into a wider picture in Latin America, as more countries inaugurate tax breaks and incentives.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
State and local incentives from South Carolina and Greenville County account for approximately $200 million.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Definition of incentive

Noun

For those future divorcees, Lau has some encouragement from the other side.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Disney also introduced a first-of-its-kind red carpet activation at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, where cast members and guests stopped at a life-size interactive lily pad to write messages of encouragement for children in hospitals.

— Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

So that was kind of the the impetus and interest inside of Amazon.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 July 2026
The visit also gave new impetus to economic ties, with both countries agreeing to rapidly increase bilateral trade, expand cooperation in economic forums such as the World Trade Organization, and establish a financial dialogue mechanism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Definition of impetus

Noun

The next frontier of value will not be the fastest answer or the most personalized stimulus.

— Regan Peng, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Analysts said the persistence of such underlying weakness also raises the question of whether Chinese officials will turn to more fiscal stimulus to try and boost domestic spending.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of stimulus

Noun

Cantone said in an interview with the Herald that Guarino gave her an electro-stimulation device to use on the left side of her face in the days following the initial procedure.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
The new World Health Organization guidelines recommend cognitive training, cognitive stimulation, and participation in a variety of social activities for adults with both normal cognition as well as mild impairment.

— Kathleen Felton, Time, 21 July 2026

Definition of stimulation

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