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incitements
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the act of motivating or encouraging someone to act or behave in a particular way
- The loud cheers from the audience provided the necessary incitement for the team to play their best game yet.
- The leader's speech served as an incitement for the protesters to march toward the city hall.
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needed encouragement
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3
the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
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4
something that provokes a reaction or motivates someone to take specific action
- For many artists, a vivid sunset is more than just a beautiful view; it's an incitement to paint.
- The unexpected news served as an incitement, propelling the community into a flurry of activity.
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