Instigated Meaning in English
word · lemma: instigate
ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪd
IN-stuh-gay-tid
ˈɪnstɪɡˌeɪtɪd
IN-sti-gay-tid
Definition
To start something, especially something bad or cause trouble, by encouraging others to do it.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or written; often used for starting trouble, conflict, or negative events. Common collocations: 'instigated a fight', 'instigated a protest'. Not used for positive or neutral actions. Similar to but stronger than 'encouraged' or 'initiated'.
Spanish: instigar - provocarPortuguese (BR): instigar - provocarPortuguese (PT): instigar - provocarChinese (Simplified): 煽动 - 引发Chinese (Traditional): 煽動 - 引發Hindi: उकसाना - भड़कानाArabic: حرض - أثارBengali: উস্কানি দেওয়া - প্ররোচিত করাRussian: спровоцировал - подстрекалJapanese: 扇動した - 引き起こしたVietnamese: kích động - xúi giụcKorean: 선동했다 - 부추겼다Turkish: kışkırttı - tahrik ettiUrdu: اکسانا - بھڑکاناIndonesian: menghasut - memprovokasi
Example Sentences
He instigated the argument by making rude comments.
basic
The teacher said someone had instigated the food fight.
basic
His speech instigated the crowd to protest.
basic
Rumors about layoffs were instigated by someone in management.
natural
It was clear that she had instigated the conflict between the two teams.
natural
They denied that they had instigated trouble at the event.
natural