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Instigation

Instigation Meaning & Definition
Instigation Definition And Meaning

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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