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instigate in Swedish

instigate in Swedish is anstifta, pressa fram — instigate means to start or bring about a course of action by encouraging or pushing others toward it, especially something disruptive.

instigate in Swedish

anstifta
verb
(transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.
pressa fram
verb
(transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.

What does "instigate" mean?

  1. 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 Swedish?

"instigate" in Swedish is anstifta, pressa fram. 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 Swedish, "instigate" is anstifta, pressa fram.

Are there other ways to say "instigate" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "instigate": anstifta, pressa fram.

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