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
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.
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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
The detention of Lissu in April on incitement and treason charges fueled public uproar against the ruling party.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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
The detention of Lissu in April on incitement and treason charges fueled public uproar against the ruling party.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incitement
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Newly out of school, Stanton was at first less interested in Smith’s ideas than she was attracted to the excitement and glamour of his circle.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Following the main festival, an exclusive after-party at Stadium Club keeps the excitement flowing as guests get to know their city’s newest craft spirit.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s largely because the city of San Diego has been ahead of this curve for years, reducing regulations, creating incentives to build lower-cost housing and doing away with zoning restrictions.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Investors leverage this report to measure tightness in the labor market, which influences expectations around wage inflation; in a hot labor market, businesses need to pay up to attract talent, but when there are way more job-seekers than openings, less financial incentives are needed.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Measuring, analyzing, cautioning, dispensing encouragement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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When one dog needed encouragement to run through the tunnel, Magnuson intervened, shortening it to a few feet.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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That entrepreneurial bent was a major impetus behind For Denver FC’s earliest efforts—along with a love of the game and gender-equity activism.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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And that gave William the impetus and the confidence to go forward and cement his relationship with Catherine.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Our market reacts to rate cuts more than any other stimulus.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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But economists expressed disappointment over the government’s limited stimulus.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The motivation behind the post remains unclear.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kelce on Thursday provided a bit of motivation for his teammate and friend with a video shared on Instagram.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brain needs time to shift out of the day, so a bath, quiet reading or low-stimulation play in the 30 to 60 minutes before bed can go a long way.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unlike most opioids, buprenorphine only partially activates opioid receptors, providing enough stimulation to prevent withdrawal and cravings while not causing euphoria.—
Rachel French,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Incitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitement. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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