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Meaning of instigates

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

instigates

verb

Definitions

To incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging
Example: to instigate a riot
To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions; to provoke
Example: to instigate someone to a crime
Synonyms:animateencourageimpelinciteprovokespurstimulatetempt
Antonyms:haltpreventstop

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