Meaning of INSTIGATION
| Pronunciation: | | `instu'geyshun
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- [n] deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
- [n] the verbal act of urging on
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| | Synonyms: | | abetment, fomentation |
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| | See Also: | | encouragement, induction, initiation, trigger | |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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