Antonyms for incitation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-sahyt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈsaɪt

block
deterrent
discouragement
hindrance
prevention

Definition of incitation

Origin : mid-15c., from Middle French enciter (14c.), from Latin incitare "to put into rapid motion," figuratively "rouse, urge, encourage, stimulate," from in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + citare "move, excite" (see cite). Related: Incited; inciting.

noun stimulus

Example sentences :

Is there anything that tends to incitation in sweetmeats more than in ordinary dishes?
Extract from : « History of English Humour, Vol. 2 (of 2) » by Alfred Guy Kingan L'Estrange

The essential feature of the violin is the incitation of the vibration by means of the bow.
Extract from : « A Popular History of the Art of Music » by W. S. B. Mathews

Synonyms for incitation

bang
boost
catalyst
cause
charge
encouragement
eye-opener
fillip
fireworks
flash
goad
impetus
impulse
incentive
incitement
inducement
instigation
invitation
kick
motivation
motive
piquing
propellant
provocation
push
shot in the arm
spur
stimulant
stimulation
sting
trigger
turn-on
urging

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