incitement

noun

Definition of incitementnext
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 Synonyms for incitement
  1. excitement
  2. incentive
  3. encouragement
  4. impetus
  5. stimulus
  6. motivation
Noun
  • Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.
    Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But when the special guests arrived, chaperoned by a flight attendant, the children couldn't contain their excitement, as the VIPs were each of the girls' Elf on the Shelf.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • Tax incentives are provided by certain state administrations to advance research and development in the sphere.
    Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Spain offers multiple funding opportunities and incentives.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • Fletcher's encouragement comes from her own journey.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • With their encouragement, begin to build the courage to confront and release the patterns that no longer serve your growth.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • The museum's launch, in 2003, was the first major impetus for the emergence of a robust new Bahamas art scene tackling issues of race, gender, and postcolonial identity.
    Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But there is also little doubt that FSG’s 14-year reign at Anfield has been given fresh impetus — and that any talk of a sale is off the table.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of impetus
Noun
  • Most taxpayers eligible for stimulus checks have received those payments or the Recovery Rebate Credit.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Although most eligible Americans received their stimulus payments, the checks will be sent to those who qualified but filed a 2021 tax return that left the space for recovery rebate credit blank.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • In thriving learning cultures—those rich in motivation, curiosity, and collaboration—AI has the potential to enhance learning.
    Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • After seeing the excellent response from customers and her husband’s motivation, Mercado decided to start a food business.
    Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivation
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