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Meaning of instigate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

instigate

Pronunciation:/ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging

    Example: to instigate a riot

  2. To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions; to provoke

    Example: to instigate someone to a crime

    Synonyms:animateencourageimpelinciteprovokespurstimulatetempt
    Antonyms:haltpreventstop
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/instigate

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incitestir uppromptinspireset offincitementfomentstimulate