Incitation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌin-ˌsī-ˈtā-shən/ in·ci·ta·tion

Meaning & Definition of Incitation

Incitation (noun)

  1. an act of inciting, stimulation
  2. something that incites to action, incentive

Incitation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that arouses a strong response from another

    "the rabble-rousing speech was seen by many as an incitation to ethnic violence"

    similar: excitement, incitement, instigation, provocation
    related: encouragement, galvanization, goad, incentive, inducement, jog, prod, spur, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, enticement, lure, induction, inspiration, motivation, aggravation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, hassle, headache, irritant, nuisance, peeve, pest
    near: subduing

  2. something that arouses action or activity

    "a mild heart attack was all the incitation he needed to adopt an exercise regimen and a healthy diet"

    similar: boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, impulse, incentive, incitement, instigation, momentum, motivation, provocation, spur, stimulant, stimulus, yeast, shot in the arm
    related: inducement, invitation, antecedent, cause, consideration, grounds, motive, occasion, reason, catalyst, catalyzer, fuel, spark
    opposite: counterincentive, disincentive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incitation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incitation:

excitement, incitement, instigation, provocation, boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, impulse, incentive, momentum, motivation, spur, stimulant, stimulus, yeast, shot in the arm

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incitation

Words with the opposite meaning of Incitation:

counterincentive, disincentive

Related Words for Incitation

galvanization, inducement, jog, prod, stimulation, enticement, lure, induction, inspiration, aggravation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, hassle, headache, irritant, nuisance, peeve, pest, invitation, antecedent, cause, consideration, grounds, motive, occasion, reason, catalyst, catalyzer

Near Antonyms of Incitation

subduing

Origin & Etymology of Incitation

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Incitation

What does "Incitation" mean?

"Incitation" means an act of inciting, stimulation. As a noun, it is defined as: an act of inciting, stimulation. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Incitation"?

Other words for "Incitation" include excitement, incitement, instigation, provocation, boost, encouragement, goad and impetus. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incitation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incitation"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incitation". Common alternatives include excitement, incitement, instigation, provocation, boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, impulse and incentive.

What is the opposite of "Incitation"?

Antonyms of "Incitation" include counterincentive and disincentive. Near antonyms include subduing.

How do you use "Incitation" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incitation" in a sentence: "the rabble-rousing speech was seen by many as an incitation to ethnic violence"; "a mild heart attack was all the incitation he needed to adopt an exercise regimen and a healthy diet".

Is "Incitation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Incitation" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Incitation"?

"Incitation" is pronounced /ˌin-ˌsī-ˈtā-shən/ and divided into syllables as in·ci·ta·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Incitation"?

First known use: 15th century.