Instigate

//ˈɪnstəɡeɪt//

Word Type

Verb

The word "instigate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

instigatable instigatingly instigative instigatory reinstigate uninstigated

Etymologically Related To

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

cause get have induce make provoke stimulate

Related Terms

instigation instigator

Related Terms

goad incite provoke urge

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