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
Courts have found that true threats and the incitement of lawlessness are outside the reach of First Amendment protection.
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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
Some on the right accused Frey of incitement over his remarks.
—Eric Lutz, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
According to the diplomatic source, online jihadist ecosystems play a central role in accelerating this dynamic, rapidly turning incitement into action.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Zuma-Sambudla already faces separate charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence, according to prosecutors, for allegedly inciting violence on social media during riots that resulted in more than 300 deaths following her father’s imprisonment for contempt of court charges in 2021.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Contesting the reality or genocidal nature of Nazi crimes can be prosecuted as a crime, alongside other forms of incitement to racial hatred.
—Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
Government says chaos will be dealt with Judge Golam Mortuza Mozumder said Hasina, 78, was found guilty on three counts, including incitement, ordering killings and failing to prevent atrocities during the uprising.
—Ruma Paul, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
But the series is also about a corrosive tradition in American politics in which progress is undone by incitement and destructive violence.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Some on the right accused Frey of incitement over his remarks.
—Eric Lutz, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
According to the diplomatic source, online jihadist ecosystems play a central role in accelerating this dynamic, rapidly turning incitement into action.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Zuma-Sambudla already faces separate charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence, according to prosecutors, for allegedly inciting violence on social media during riots that resulted in more than 300 deaths following her father’s imprisonment for contempt of court charges in 2021.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Contesting the reality or genocidal nature of Nazi crimes can be prosecuted as a crime, alongside other forms of incitement to racial hatred.
—Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
Government says chaos will be dealt with Judge Golam Mortuza Mozumder said Hasina, 78, was found guilty on three counts, including incitement, ordering killings and failing to prevent atrocities during the uprising.
—Ruma Paul, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
But the series is also about a corrosive tradition in American politics in which progress is undone by incitement and destructive violence.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incitement
Noun
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There’s a peculiar excitement about snake hunting that’s hard to describe.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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After all, progressive candidates have long generated excitement without winning electoral victories.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But their relationship didn’t last, and the movie studios moved on, lured away by new incentives in other states.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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These connections between bonds and environmental risks give counties a financial incentive to engage in conservation.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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That includes writing a letter of encouragement to a friend whose child was born with a heart defect.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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There is genuine encouragement for others to achieve their goals, and support is available at every turn.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with a noted socialist streak, has proposed a tax increase on New Yorkers making more than $1 million, which critics have cited as the impetus for New York’s wealthiest fleeing the state, and taking their money (and tax revenue) with them.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The impetus was the death of [Fela Kuti drummer] Tony Allen at the very beginning of COVID.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
8 Apr. 2026
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This time, economists say the job market and consumer spending are weaker, and there are no large government stimulus checks being issued to spur demand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Being in an unfamiliar place, getting poor sleep, and constant stimuli from lights and noise all contribute to delirium.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most characters aren’t changing, nor are their motivations to change clear to them or novel to us.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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From animal welfare to renewable energy and garment worker wages, the need for change is often well documented, and the tools are there, but the motivation is lacking.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While activities that engage the brain could make sitting for long periods of time less detrimental than, say, watching TV, mental stimulation provides different protection for the brain than physical activity, making both things important, said Oye-Somefun.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The new analysis found that Black participants responded slightly better than people of other racial or ethnic groups to ovarian stimulation drugs, and their eggs produced high-quality embryos that could be used for implantation.—
Sarah Elizabeth Richards,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitement. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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