About The Word Instigation
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Instigation Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Instigation?
[n] deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
[n] the verbal act of urging on Synonyms | Synonyms for Instigation: abetment | fomentation Related Terms | Find terms related to Instigation: agitation | arousal | catalyst | exasperation | excitation | excitement | firing | fomentation | goad | impetus | impulse | incentive | incitation | incitement | inflammation | irritation | pep rally | pep talk | provocation | rabble-rousing | spur | stimulation | stirring | stirring-up See Also | encouragement | induction | initiation | trigger Instigation In Webster's Dictionary \In`sti*ga"tion\, n. [L. instigatio: cf. F.
instigation.]
The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated;
incitement; esp. to evil or wickedness.
The baseness and villainy that . . . the instigation of
the devil could bring the sons of men to. --South.
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