Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Incitement”?

Incitement means the act of provoking someone to act.

• Correct answer - instigation: it has the same meaning as Incitement.
• check: to examine or hold back - wrong, it does not mean the same as Incitement.
• prudence: careful good judgement - wrong, it does not mean the same as Incitement.
• discouragement: loss of confidence or hope - wrong, it does not mean the same as Incitement.