53 Synonyms for Instigate: provoke, incite

instigate (53 synonym found)

Instigate has 53 synonyms. The top synonyms for instigate are provoke, incite, inflame, heat, rally, arouse, incense, impassion and 45 more. Another word for instigate is provoke. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for instigate?

A common synonym for instigate is provoke. Other synonyms include incite, inflame, heat, rally.

How many synonyms does instigate have?

Instigate has 53 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does instigate mean?

(v): to goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite Example: "he hath only instigated his blackest agents to the very extent of their malignity.

Definition of instigate:

(v) : to goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite

"he hath only instigated his blackest agents to the very extent of their malignity. -Bp. Warburton."

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