instigate (Meaning)
instigate (v)
provoke or stir up
serve as the inciting cause of
instigate (v. t.)
To goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite; -- used chiefly with reference to evil actions; as to instigate one to a crime.
Synonyms & Antonyms of instigate
instigate Sentence Examples
- The teacher's stern demeanor instigated fear in the hearts of his pupils.
- The politician's inflammatory speech instigated widespread protests.
- The child's teasing instigated a heated argument between her siblings.
- The discovery of the stolen artifacts instigated a thorough investigation.
- The government's failure to address rising unemployment instigated widespread unrest.
- The outdated equipment instigated numerous production delays at the factory.
- The suspect's confession instigated a breakthrough in the case.
- The rumor of an impending layoff instigated panic among the employees.
- The company's decision to raise prices instigated a boycott from its loyal customers.
- The athlete's record-breaking performance instigated a wave of national pride.
FAQs About the word instigate
provoke or stir up, serve as the inciting cause ofTo goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite; -- used chiefly with reference to evil actions; as
provoke, promote, trigger, pick, foment, stimulate, cultivate, abet, set in motion, stir (up)
check, constrain, curb, hold, constrain,regulate, inhibit, regulate, discourage, curb
The teacher's stern demeanor instigated fear in the hearts of his pupils.
The politician's inflammatory speech instigated widespread protests.
The child's teasing instigated a heated argument between her siblings.
The discovery of the stolen artifacts instigated a thorough investigation.
