The action of excite, v. Also an instance of it. †Phrase, at (of, by) exciting of: by the instigation of.

The action of exciting (in various senses of the verb); an instance of this. †by (a person's) excitation: at (a person's) instigation. rare or archaic…

The action of stirring up (the blood, humours, etc.), setting in motion or exciting; also an instance of the same, an excitement.

The action of stirring up or arousing; stimulation; incitement, encouragement.

The action of suscitating or condition of being suscitated; stirring up, rousing, excitement; quickening; incitement.

The action of rousing up.

A flush or wave (of emotion, success, etc.).

The action of filling with liveliness, enlivenment; the result of this; enlivening operation or influence. Now rare.

The action of exciting; the fact of being excited; = excitation, n. Somewhat rare.

The action of pique, v.2 (in various senses); an instance of this.