Instigating Meaning in English

word · lemma: instigate

US

ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ

IN-stuh-gay-ting

UK

ˈɪnstɪɡˌeɪtɪŋ

IN-sti-gay-ting

Definition

Causing someone to do something, especially something bad, by encouraging or provoking them. It is usually used when talking about starting trouble or a conflict.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or semi-formal; typically refers to encouraging negative actions like fights, protests, or trouble. Common collocations: 'instigating violence,' 'instigating a riot.' Not used for positive encouragement.

• Spanish: incitar - provocar (acciones negativas) - iniciar (conflicto)
• Portuguese (BR): instigar - incitar - provocar (ação negativa)
• Portuguese (PT): instigar - incitar - provocar (ação negativa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 煽动 - 鼓动（多用于负面行为）
• Chinese (Traditional): 煽動 - 鼓動（多用於負面行為）
• Hindi: उकसाना - भड़काना (अक्सर नकारात्मक घटनाओं में)
• Arabic: تحريض - إثارة (غالباً لأفعال سلبية)
• Bengali: উসকানি দেওয়া - প্ররোচিত করা
• Russian: подстрекательство - провоцирование
• Japanese: 扇動する - けしかける
• Vietnamese: kích động - xúi giục
• Korean: 선동하다 - 부추기다
• Turkish: kışkırtmak - tahrik etmek
• Urdu: اکسانا - اشتعال دلانا
• Indonesian: menghasut - memprovokasi

Example Sentences

He was accused of instigating the fight at school.

basic

She denied instigating any trouble at the event.

basic

The group was responsible for instigating the protest.

basic

Are you instigating drama again, or is it just me?

natural

He keeps instigating arguments in the team for no reason.

natural

Stop instigating trouble and just enjoy the party.

natural