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
Much of that violence can be blamed on anti-Jewish incitement that draws on the deepest foundations of anti-Jewish myth.
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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
Courts have found that true threats and the incitement of lawlessness are outside the reach of First Amendment protection.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Laws against stalking, conspiracy and incitement are on the books, and the new statute also allows officials to use campaign funds for personal and home security upgrades.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Courts have found that true threats and the incitement of lawlessness are outside the reach of First Amendment protection.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Laws against stalking, conspiracy and incitement are on the books, and the new statute also allows officials to use campaign funds for personal and home security upgrades.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incitement
Noun
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Expect the best rush ever, and expect the best excitement ever.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Though all eyes will be on North America, the national pride this event inspires – and the staggered start times that will allow fans watching back in their home countries to take in their teams during sort-of-normal hours – will stir incredible excitement and patriotism all around the world.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Most firms signaled change without altering core incentives or decision-making.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Coker can make up to $41 million in total incentives across four years, as the extension adds to the qualifying offer Coker signed as an exclusive rights free agent earlier this offseason.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Several students said Gilliam's encouragement made a lasting impression during the two-week camp.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even so, reports suggest that Lopez leaving the door open is all the encouragement Rodriguez needs.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The beloved 35-year-old Florida Ficus at the entrance is the impetus for the iconic logo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The impetus of Vanity Fair’s meeting with Nézet-Séguin was the Met’s new production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego, a recent work from US composer Gabriela Lena Frank (in her Met debut).—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Prabowo has pushed for heavier stimulus and lower interest rates.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Lower body weight means less mechanical load on the skeleton — reducing the stimulus for bones to stay strong, Kennel explained.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Their pre-season was predicated on the same motivation as always, which is for the players to peak in the final months of the season.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Out The Blue pulls together strands of Dallas boogie, Mannie Fresh bounce, and the rags-to-riches motivation rap that has been holding down their hometown for decades, as the bash brothers go in for damn-near 40 minutes of SEC homecoming weekend blowout music.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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During sessions, an external power and communication module sat over the implant in a soft cloth collar, controlling stimulation triggering and wirelessly powering the device.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Both deliver the same core four-minute vagus nerve stimulation experience, and both work without a premium subscription.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitement. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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