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incitation

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Incitation (noun) means the act of encouraging someone to do something.

noun
1
The act of encouraging someone to do something.
2
Something that pushes someone into action.
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Etymology

Borrowed from the Middle French incitation.

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What is the meaning of incitation?
"incitation" (noun) means the act of encouraging someone to do something.
What is another word for incitation?
Other words for "incitation" include incitement, provocation.
What are the different meanings of incitation?
"incitation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of encouraging someone to do something; 2. Something that pushes someone into action.

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