What is "instigate" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does instigate mean in English? Meaning of instigate definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "instigate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "instigate": provoke or stir up

Verb

Meaning: provoke or stir up

Example: incite a riot set off great unrest among the people

Synonyms: incite instigate set off stir up

Hyponyms: raise

Hypernyms: provoke stimulate

Meaning of "instigate": serve as the inciting cause of

Verb

Meaning: serve as the inciting cause of

Example: She prompted me to call my relatives

Synonyms: inspire instigate prompt

Hypernyms: cause get have induce make stimulate

Synonyms:

plot, abet, prompt, initiate, bring about, incite, inflame, kindle, spur, whip up, foment, urge, scheme, raise, hint, actuate, needle, move, insinuate, goad, impel, start, encourage, persuade, plan, suggest, rouse, stimulate, egg on, turn on, work up, add fuel, fire up, make waves, put up to, rabble-rouse, set on, steam up, stir up,

Antonyms:

deter, dissuade, ignore, repress, suppress, calm, prevent, neglect, discourage, halt, stop, put out, depress, conclude, finish,

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