Definition

An act of encouraging or provoking someone to take action or behave in a certain way.

Example

The incitation of the crowd led to a peaceful protest turning into a riot.

Conversation

Did you hear about the speech that caused such a stir at the rally?

Yeah, the speaker's incitation really got people fired up.

I was surprised by how passionately everyone reacted to it.

It shows how powerful words can be when there's a strong incitation behind them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incitation is formed from "in-" (meaning into or upon) and "citare" (meaning to summon or call). The word refers to the act of urging or stimulating someone into action.

Memory Tip

Think of 'calling' someone 'into' action — that's what incitation means.

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