incitement

[US]/ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/
[UK]/ɪn'saɪtmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. motivation; stimulation; instigation; stimulus.

Example Sentences

Interest is an incitement to study.

incitement to religious hatred is outside the ambit of the British law.

Real-world Examples

The House charge is incitement of insurrection.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2021 Collection

This follows Trump's incitement of his supporters last Wednesday, hundreds of whom descended on the U.S. Capitol.

Source: NPR News January 2021 Compilation

Their posts are vetted for hate speech and incitement.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It will hear appeals and monitor government websites for incitement.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

A resolution approved by the General Assembly also called on Myanmar to stop the incitement of hatred against them.

Source: BBC Listening December 2019 Collection

Last Friday, Twitter permanently removed Trump's account for possible " further incitement of violence."

Source: CRI Online January 2021 Collection

She was convicted for offences ranging from incitement and election fraud to corruption.

Source: CRI Online August 2023 Collection

Donald Trump's impeachment trial for " incitement of insurrection" ended quickly.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It concluded that allowing him further access could lead to further incitements of violence.

Source: BBC World Headlines

The defendants were charged with a number of offenses, including incitement and property damage.

Source: VOA Special June 2014 Collection

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