Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incitement
noun
/ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/
Definition
The act of encouraging or provoking someone to take action, often in a harmful or illegal way.
Examples
- The speech was considered incitement to violence.
- Incitement to hatred is punishable by law in many countries.
- The group was accused of incitement against the government.
Meaning
Incitement refers to the action of urging or persuading someone to commit an act, which can sometimes lead to conflict or violence.
Synonyms
- provocation
- instigation
- encouragement
- urging
