instigation
3 synonyms for instigation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of encouraging or pushing someone to do something, often something bad.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fomentation
abetment
abettal
Etymology
Came from Middle English instigacioun, from Old French instigacïon and Latin instīgātio.
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