incitement

[in-sahyt-muhnt]

noun

1. the act of inciting.

2. the state of being incited.

3. motive; incentive.

Other Word Forms

• nonincitement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of incitement¹

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

Example Sentences

Assad's supporters are being prosecuted for "sedition, incitement to civil war... attacks against law enforcement, murder, looting, and vandalism," according to the indictment.

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Marggie Orozco, 65, was given the maximum sentence for "treason, incitement to hatred, and conspiracy" after community leaders reported her for what was perceived to be a disloyal message.

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Days later, the US House of Representatives voted to impeach the president on a count of "incitement of insurrection" and the Senate later acquitted him.

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Zuma-Sambudla, 43, has been accused of fuelling this unrest and faces charges of incitement to commit terrorism and public violence.

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Zuma-Sambudla is accused of the incitement to commit terrorism under the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act.

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Related Words

• instigation 
• provocation