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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- instigatingly adverb
- instigative adjective
- instigator noun
- uninstigated adjective
- uninstigative adjective
- ˈԲپˌٴǰ noun
- ˌԲپˈپDz noun
- ˈԲپˌپԲ adverb
- ˈԲپˌپ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of instigate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of instigate1
Example Sentences
The inquiry would review cases of failures by local services to identify areas where investigations should be instigated and coordinate a series of targeted local investigations.
Trump has said that the mobilization was “a great decision” necessary to “deal with the violent, instigated riots in California,” and that if he hadn’t mobilized the forces, “Los Angeles would have been completely obliterated.”
"Racism is a systemic, cultural, societal issues that we all need to be involved in order to instigate change and empower change."
As Umaima surveyed the ruins of her village, India and Pakistan's forces that day were trading ever more destructive blows - firing missiles at each other's military installations, which both sides accused the other of instigating.
Are you confused about Donald Trump’s tariff policy, including why he instigated a global trade war, what its effect impact will be on the U.S. economy and how hard it will hit your pocketbook?
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