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Meaning of incitement
The act of enticing or urging someone to do something, often in a way that is considered wrong or immoral.
Etymology of incitement
The word "incitement" comes from the Latin "incitare", which means "to put into motion" or "to stir up"
It is derived from "in-" (meaning "into" or "on") and "citare" (meaning "to move" or "to stir")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of provoking or encouraging someone to take a particular course of action
Synonyms
provocation
instigation
incitation
stimulation
motivation
encouragement
goading
prodding
urging
prompting
spurring
fomenting
agitation
excitement
arousal
inflammation
instigating
abetting
aiding
assisting
promoting
advocacy
persuasion
coercion
manipulation
influence
goad
catalyst
spark
trigger
impulse
Definitions
- The act of enticing or urging someone to do something, often in a way that is considered wrong or immoral
- * The action of provoking or encouraging someone to take a particular course of action
- * A thing that provokes or encourages someone to take a particular course of action
Usage Examples
- The politician's speech was accused of being an incitement to violence
- * The company's advertising campaign was designed to be an incitement to buy their new product
- * The teacher's words of encouragement were an incitement to the student to work harder
Antonyms
discouragement
deterrence
dissuasion
restraint
inhibition
suppression
calming
soothing
pacification
appeasement
reconciliation
mediation
arbitration
negotiation
compromise
calming
tranquilization
sedation
depression
dejection
despondency
hopelessness