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instigate
to bring about or initiate, especially trouble
Synonyms
Antonyms
- quell
- suppress
instigate in a sentence
Rumors on social media instigated a heated argument between the two students.
The coach was accused of instigating the fight between the two rival teams.
Where it comes from
From Latin instigare 'to urge on, goad'
Memory hook
IN-STIG-ATE — like sticking a STICK in to poke trouble awake.
Read it in context
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