noun
instigation
Instigation (noun) means the act of encouraging or pushing someone to do something, often something bad.
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The act of encouraging or pushing someone to do something, often something bad.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English instigacioun, from Old French instigacïon and Latin instīgātio.
Synonyms
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fomentation
abetment
abettal
Rhymes for instigation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of instigation?
"instigation" (noun) means the act of encouraging or pushing someone to do something, often something bad.
What is another word for instigation?
Other words for "instigation" include fomentation, abetment, abettal.
