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Instigate

🔄 Synonyms of "Instigate"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
promptverb	Quick; acting without delay.
inciteverb	(transitive) To call into action.
inspireverb	(transitive) To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
set offverb	(idiomatic, intransitive) To leave; to set out; to begin a journey or trip.
stir upverb	(transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Instigate"

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Word	Definition
inciteverb	(transitive) To call into action.
stir upverb	(transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).
promptverb	Quick; acting without delay.
inspireverb	(transitive) To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
set offverb	(idiomatic, intransitive) To leave; to set out; to begin a journey or trip.
incitementnoun	A call to act; encouragement to act, often in an illegal way.
fomentverb	(transitive) To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
stimulateverb	To encourage into action.
engageverb	(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
abetverb	(transitive, crime) To incite; to assist or encourage by aid or countenance in crime.
encourageverb	To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
stirverb	(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles (of a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
elicitverb	To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
induceverb	(transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.
beginverb	(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
commenceverb	(intransitive) To begin, start.
promoteverb	(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
startverb	The beginning of an activity.