Synonyms: incitation, incitement
Definition: an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating
Usage: the incitement of mutiny
Similar words: rousing, arousal
Definition: the act of arousing
Usage: the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
Synonyms: exhortation, incitement
Definition: the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
Similar words: suasion, persuasion
Definition: the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
Synonyms: incitement, provocation
Definition: needed encouragement
Usage: the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation
Similar words: encouragement
Definition: the expression of approval and support
Synonyms: provocation, incitation, incitement
Definition: something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
Similar words: psychic energy, mental energy
Definition: an actuating force or factor