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instigate

verb

/ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

Meaning

To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.

He was accused of instigating the riot.

instigate trouble

provoke, incite, start, stir up, foment

deter, prevent

instigate violence, instigate a conflict, instigate reform

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

to desire something belonging to someone else

to take place or occur, usually by chance

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.