in·cite·ment

[in-sahyt-muhnt]
noun
1.
the act of inciting.
2.
the state of being incited.
3.
motive; incentive.

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

non·in·cite·ment, noun
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incite (ɪnˈsaɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to stir up or provoke to action
 
[C15: from Latin incitāre, from in-² + citāre to excite]
 
inci'tation
 
n
 
in'citement
 
n
 
in'citer
 
n
 
in'citingly
 
adv

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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Example sentences
Both officers were brought before the courts earlier this month, and charged
  with incitement to mutiny.
It is dangerous incitement that should never be tolerated.
There was much provocation and incitement both at home and abroad.
There is authenticity, but there is also incitement.
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