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Meaning of instigation
The act of instigating something, especially a criminal or violent act
Etymology of instigation
The word "instigation" comes from the Latin "instigatio", which is derived from "instigare", meaning "to goad or urge on"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of inciting or encouraging someone to commit a crime or engage in violent behavior
Synonyms
incitement
provocation
encouragement
urging
goading
prompting
prodding
spurring
stimulation
motivation
incentive
inducement
persuasion
coercion
manipulation
influence
pressure
persuasion
prompting
impetus
catalyst
spark
trigger
incitation
fomentation
agitation
excitement
arousal
instigation
abetment
aid
assistance
support
Definitions
- The act of instigating an action or event, especially a violent or criminal one
- * The process of encouraging or inciting someone to do something, often in a way that is considered wrong or immoral
Usage Examples
- The police investigated the instigation of the riot and found that a small group of individuals had been responsible for inciting the violence
- * The company's instigation of the new marketing campaign led to a significant increase in sales
Antonyms
discouragement
deterrence
prevention
inhibition
restraint
suppression
calming
soothing
appeasement
pacification
reconciliation
mediation
arbitration
conciliation
peacemaking
calming
tranquilization
sedation
mollification
alleviation
mitigation