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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