Instigate

//ˈɪnstəɡeɪt//

"Instigate" in a Sentence (12 examples)

Tom's inability to control his temper will likely instigate one international crisis after another.

Some people conjecture whether there will be madmen who would instigate a "push button" war that would kill millions of people quickly. Will there be madmen who would kill millions because of politics? It happened before.

They used every means in their power to instigate the people against him.

Feminists instigate women against men.

Diogenes looked at life from an unusual perspective and wanted to instigate others to do the same.

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

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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.

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