English dictionary

instigate

/'/I/nst/@/,g/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

provoke or stir up

verb.communication

Synonyms incite set off stir up

Source: WordNet 3.0
serve as the inciting cause of

verb.communication

Synonyms inspire prompt

Source: WordNet 3.0
To goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite; -- used chiefly with reference to evil actions; as, to <i>instigate</i> one to a crime.

verb

Source: webster1913