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
This new test specified that two separate conditions must be satisfied before speech can be punished as incitement.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 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
This new test specified that two separate conditions must be satisfied before speech can be punished as incitement.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 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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Fans on social media can barely contain their excitement over the announcement.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The exec emphasized his excitement about being in the country a few months after Salles’ history-making drama about Brazil’s military dictatorship, a film that also scored nominations for best picture and actress for Fernanda Torres.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Washington can stomach Sarr’s undisciplined shot diet because the team, still early in its rebuild, has little incentive to win right now.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Finance is full of bad incentives and outright exploitation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The recent sighting provided encouragement to conservationists.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Redd offered encouragement and resources, including money for a hotel room.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 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
Noun
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To him, animal behavior was largely based on stimulus and response.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Oct. 2025
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The receptors in your hands respond to myriad stimuli-like pressures—vibrations in sync with 15 different families of neurons.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No throwback footage was needed as motivation on Sunday; only clips of their opponent.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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And so that was the real motivation.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond being fun, toys help dogs develop instincts, provide stimulation, and strengthen the bond between pets and their owners.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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These interactive toys—including a double-sided picture book, soft rainbow kicker, and plush hanging toys—offer lots of stimulation and tons of fun.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Incitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitement. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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