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instigate

The correct spelling is instigate.

How to pronounce instigate

/ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/
verb

IPA: /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/

Say it like: Ins-tig-ate

The correct spelling is instigate. To incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging For example: "to instigate a riot"

Usage Examples

to instigate a riot

to instigate someone to a crime

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging
  2. 2.To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions; to provoke

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