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单词 incitation
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incitation

noun

in·​ci·​ta·​tion ˌin-ˌsī-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce incitation (audio)
ˌin(t)-sə-
1
: an act of inciting : stimulation
2
: something that incites to action : incentive

Synonyms

  • excitement
  • incitement
  • instigation
  • provocation
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Example Sentences

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
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

incitation

noun

1
as in excitement
something that arouses a strong response from another the rabble-rousing speech was seen by many as an incitation to ethnic violence

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • subduing
2
as in incentive
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disincentive
  • counterincentive
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