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Instigating

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Instigating"

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Word	Definition
inciteverb	(transitive) To call into action.
stir upverb	(transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).
promptverb	(transitive) To initiate; to cause or lead to.
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.
abetmentnoun	(chiefly law) The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.
abettingnoun	The act of one who abets.
agitationnoun	A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind.
causingnoun	the act of causing something to happen
eggingnoun	The act of pelting with eggs.
encouragingnoun	Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious.
enticementnoun	The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting.
fanningnoun	The act by which something is fanned.
fomentingverb	(transitive) To incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
incitementnoun	A call to act; encouragement to act, often in an illegal way.
incitingverb	(transitive) To call into action.
inducementnoun	An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
initiatingverb	(transitive) To begin; to start.
promptingnoun	The action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do or say something.
provocationnoun	The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.