instigate

Definition of instigate

Verbs

provoke or stir up
Synonyms:
incite, set off, stir up
Types:
raise
activate or stir up
Type of:
provoke, stimulate
provide the needed stimulus for
serve as the inciting cause of
Synonyms:
inspire, prompt
Type of:
cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

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