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 detention of Lissu in April on incitement and treason charges fueled public uproar against the ruling party.
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Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Vijandre’s legal team meticulously analyzed his social media presence and believe the government has failed to come close to satisfying imminent incitement, said Lee.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Al Jazeera has repeatedly denied the allegations of incitement made by Israel.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Vijandre’s legal team meticulously analyzed his social media presence and believe the government has failed to come close to satisfying imminent incitement, said Lee.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Al Jazeera has repeatedly denied the allegations of incitement made by Israel.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incitement
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The attendees—thirty- and forty-somethings who are members of the bank’s Private Wealth Management (PWM) division, which boasts an average account size of over $75 million—gathered to hash out their anxiety and excitement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bring the excitement off the screen and into the real world with this fun hide and seek figure, which encourages active play with a timer and spoken clues to lead kids to her hiding spot.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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People think of puzzle games as endless (or nearly so), and after a day or so, all 35 levels can be soaked in and completed, with only the promise of a higher score as incentive to return.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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If a cease-fire would precipitate these becoming realities, as European leaders in the coalition of the willing suggest, then Russia has a strong incentive to avoid a cease-fire altogether, even if combat operations are pursued at a lower intensity.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The program provides support and encouragement to those who are struggling with grief.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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With his mother’s encouragement, Galloway appealed his case to UCLA, and met with an admissions officer.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That that might be the impetus for people to try to come together in some way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The impetus for the collaboration came from Smith’s own experience using garlic in her cooking.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The salience network, which responds to external stimuli.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Without being able to compute directly from real stimuli, perceptual models could capture ideas in theory but fail simple real-world tests.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Duffy denied any political motivation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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His content, often featuring humorous music about food was intended as motivation for Lomax’s own health journey.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Recent scientific studies have found that horticultural therapy promotes creativity, self-esteem, social interaction and sensory stimulation.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Children are exposed to far more stimulation naturally from microbes than from vaccines.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Incitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incitement. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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