Definition of: instigate

(in′stə·gāt) v.t. ·gat·ed, ·gat·ing
1. To bring about by inciting; foment.
2. To urge or incite to an action or course: to instigate someone to treason. See synonyms under ABET, ENCOURAGE, INFLUENCE, SPUR, STIR. [<L instigatus, pp. of instigare <in- against + the root -stig- prick, goad]
—in′sti·ga′tive adjective
—in′sti·ga′tor noun

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