Dictionary entry overview: What does stewardship mean? â¢ STEWARDSHIP (noun) The noun STEWARDSHIP has 1 sense: 1. the position of steward Familiarity information: STEWARDSHIP used as a noun is very rare.
Definition of incite for English Language Learners. : 1  to cause (someone) to act in an angry, harmful, or violent way. : 2  to cause (an angry, harmful, or violent action or feeling)
incite stresses a stirring up and urging on, and may or may not imply initiating inciting a riot. instigate definitely implies responsibility for initiating another's action and often connotes underhandedness or evil intention instigated a conspiracy. abet implies both assisting and encouraging aiding and abetting the enemy.