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Instigate
ˈɪn(t)stɪɡeɪt
Instigate definitions
verb
instigate
instigated
instigates
instigating
- bring about or initiate (an action or event)
"they instigated a reign of terror"
set in motion put in motion get under way get going get off the ground get in operation start begin initiate launch institute lay the foundations of lay the first stone of sow the seeds of set up inaugurate found establish put in place organize get working get functioning activate- incite someone to do something, especially something bad
"instigating men to refuse allegiance to the civil powers"