noun as in strong fondness

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incitement, provocation, instigation

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Example Sentences

Example:He was charged with incitement after his speech was deemed to have promoted violence.

Definition:The act of encouraging, promoting, or prompting someone to take action, especially to take illegal or violent action.

From incitement

Example:Her provocative statement led to a heated debate among the attendees.

Definition:The act of provoking or instigating, especially in order to make someone react or to start a conflict or argument.

From provocation

Example:The complainant alleged that the defendants were guilty of instigation in the criminal activity.

Definition:The act of instigating or encouraging others to do something, especially something illegal, immoral, or improper.

From instigation