instigate in German
instigate in German is anstiften, anstacheln, anzetteln — instigate means to start or bring about a course of action by encouraging or pushing others toward it, especially something disruptive.
instigate in German
anstiften
(transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.
anstacheln
(transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.
anzetteln
(transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.
hetzen
(transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.
What does "instigate" mean?
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verb To start or bring about a course of action by encouraging or pushing others toward it, especially something disruptive.
"Investigators believe he instigated the walkout among staff."
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instigate in a sentence
- Investigators believe he instigated the walkout among staff.
- The rumor was instigated by someone hoping to cause chaos.
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What is "instigate" in German?
"instigate" in German is anstiften, anstacheln, anzetteln. instigate means: To start or bring about a course of action by encouraging or pushing others toward it, especially something disruptive.
How do you use "instigate" in a sentence?
Example: "Investigators believe he instigated the walkout among staff." In German, "instigate" is anstiften, anstacheln, anzetteln.
Are there other ways to say "instigate" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "instigate": anstiften, anstacheln, anzetteln, hetzen.
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