Definitions
- Referring to the act of provoking or encouraging someone to do something, often negative or harmful. - Describing the use of words or actions that incite or inflame emotions or reactions in others. - Talking about the stimulation or arousal of a particular feeling or desire.
- Referring to the act of initiating or starting something, often with a negative connotation. - Describing the encouragement or provocation of someone to do something, often negative or harmful. - Talking about the act of urging or pushing someone to take a particular action.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the act of encouraging or provoking someone to do something.
- 2Both words can have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the initiation of an action or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Incitation emphasizes the provocation or stimulation of emotions or reactions, while instigation focuses on the initiation or starting of an action.
- 2Intent: Incitation can be intentional or unintentional, while instigation implies a deliberate attempt to provoke or encourage someone to take a particular action.
- 3Connotation: Incitation is often associated with negative or harmful actions, while instigation can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
- 4Usage: Incitation is less commonly used than instigation in everyday language.
Remember this!
Incitation and instigation are synonyms that both refer to the act of encouraging or provoking someone to do something. However, incitation emphasizes the provocation or stimulation of emotions or reactions, while instigation focuses on the initiation or starting of an action. Additionally, incitation is often associated with negative or harmful actions, while instigation can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
