instigated

/IH1 N S T AH0 G EY0 T IH0 D/

verb

1
To incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging
“to instigate a riot”
2
To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions; to provoke
“to instigate someone to a crime”
syn:animate encourage impel incite provoke spur
ant:halt prevent stop

Synonyms

animate encourage impel incite provoke spur stimulate tempt urge

Antonyms

halt prevent stop

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