n. [ Cf. F. incitement. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The act of inciting. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which incites the mind, or moves to action; motive; incentive; impulse. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
From the long records of a distant age, Derive incitements to renew thy rage. Pope.
Syn. -- Motive; incentive; spur; stimulus; impulse; encouragement. [ 1913 Webster ]