noun
- the act of encouraging or urging someone to take action, especially action that is wrong or harmful
Usage: formal
Examples
- The politician was accused of incitation to violence during his speech.
- Her constant incitation finally convinced him to quit his job.
- The court found evidence of incitation in the defendant’s social media posts.
- The teacher warned against any incitation of bullying behavior.
- His incitation of the crowd led to the peaceful protest turning chaotic.
- The law prohibits incitation to hatred based on race or religion.