incitement

[ in-sahyt-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of inciting.
2. the state of being incited.
3. motive; incentive.

Other Words From

• nonin·citement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of incitement¹

1585–95; incite + -ment; compare Latin incitāmentum

Example Sentences

The force later said the interview was about a potential allegation of incitement to racial hatred online.

From BBC

Officers visited Pearson as part of an investigation into alleged incitement to racial hatred, following a complaint from a member of the public, the force said.

From BBC

Hundreds have been charged with crimes including terrorism, incitement to hatred and resistance to authority, according to Human Rights Watch.

From BBC

Everything seems minor after the incitement of a coup.

From Los Angeles Times

Cheney drew the line at Trump's attempt to overturn the election, his incitement of an insurrection and the Big Lie he perpetuates to this day.

From Salon

Related Words

• instigation
• provocation