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incitement

/ɪnˈsɪt.mənt/ noun · British & US
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What does incitement mean?

noun

The act of stirring up or encouraging people to take action, often in a violent or aggressive way. The act of provoking or inciting someone to do something.

Example

"The politician's speech was accused of incitement to violence."

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