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instigate
[ in-sti-geyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to cause by incitement; foment:
to instigate a quarrel.
Synonyms: ,
- to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course:
to instigate the people to revolt.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
instigate
/ ˈɪԲɪˌɡɪ /
verb
- to bring about, as by incitement or urging
to instigate rebellion
- to urge on to some drastic or inadvisable action
Derived Forms
- ˈԲپˌٴǰ, noun
- ˌԲپˈپDz, noun
- ˈԲپˌپԲ, adverb
- ˈԲپˌپ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·پ··Բ· adverb
- ·پ··پ adjective
- ·پ··ٴǰ noun
- ܲ··پ·· adjective
- un··پ··پ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of instigate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of instigate1
Example Sentences
That's just one of the possible explanations for the current stock market mayhem that Trump has purposefully instigated – one that many other prominent economists warn is risky.
An attorney for the 17-year-old accused Brooks in court last year of instigating the fight because of the victim’s gang affiliations.
But just two years later, a civil war erupted when Kiir sacked his entire cabinet and accused Machar of instigating a failed coup.
The prosecutor said Louise instigated the end of the relationship, supported by friends and family.
The victim’s public defender alleged last year that Brooks “instigated” the brawls by telling the attackers the 17-year-old was a racist and a member of a rival gang.
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