What does instigate mean?
Instigate means (transitive) To bring about by urging or encouraging..
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/ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ · verb
(transitive) To bring about by urging or encouraging..
to instigate a riot
to instigate a change
In light of growing outrage against Mecham, House special counsel William French instigated an investigation into the governor's affairs last fall.
If the man perceives that his partner has arousal or orgasmic difficulties, this is likely to influence his desire to instigate sexual activity and/or his enjoyment and pleasure in being sexual with his partner.
to instigate someone to a crime
he might instigate them to swear against the law of God
He hath only instigated his blackest agents to the very extent of their malignity.
Use instigate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Instigate means (transitive) To bring about by urging or encouraging..
Common synonyms include foment, provoke, animate, encourage.
Possible antonyms include halt, prevent, stop.
to instigate a riot
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