In*cite"ment (?), n. [Cf. F. incitement.]

1.

The act of inciting.

2.

That which incites the mind, or moves to action; motive; incentive; impulse.

Burke.

From the long records of a distant age, Derive incitements to renew thy rage. Pope.

Syn. -- Motive; incentive; spur; stimulus; impulse; encouragement.

 

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