Definitions

1. noun

the act of inciting or urging someone to take a particular course of action

“The politician’s speech was criticized for its incitation to violence.”

2. noun

something that incites or urges someone to take a particular course of action

“The provocative article was seen as an incitation to riot.”

3. verb

to urge or persuade someone to take a particular course of action

“The coach tried to incite her team to win the game.”