INCITEMENT

In‐cite″ment (?), n. [[Cf. F. incitement.]] 1. 1. The act of inciting.
2. 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.