What does instigation mean?
Instigation means The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness..
Instigation
/ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness..
Example Sentences
The departure was not unduly prolonged.[…]Within the door Mrs. Spoker hastily imparted to Mrs. Love a few final sentiments on the subject of Divine Intention in the disposition of buckets; farewells and last commiserations; a deep, guttural instigation to the horse; and the wheels of the waggonette crunched heavily away into obscurity.
Synonyms for instigation
Antonyms for instigation
Related Words
Word Forms
- instigations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for instigation?
Common synonyms include abetment, mounting, fomentation.
What is the opposite of instigation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use instigation in a sentence?
The departure was not unduly prolonged.[…]Within the door Mrs. Spoker hastily imparted to Mrs. Love a few final sentiments on the subject of Divine Intention in the disposition of buckets; farewells and last commiserations; a deep, guttural instigation to the horse; and the wheels of the waggonette crunched heavily away into obscurity.
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