Instigation Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən
in-sti-GAY-shun
ˌɪnstɪɡˈeɪʃən
in-sti-GAY-shun
Definition
The act of urging, provoking, or causing someone to do something, especially something bad or undesirable.
Usage & Nuances
'Instigation' is formal and often used in legal or serious contexts; it generally refers to negative actions (such as crime or violence). Common phrases include 'at the instigation of' (meaning 'because someone urged it'). Not commonly used in casual speech.
Spanish: instigaciónPortuguese (BR): instigaçãoPortuguese (PT): instigaçãoChinese (Simplified): 煽动Chinese (Traditional): 煽動Hindi: उकसावाArabic: تحريضBengali: উসকানি - প্ররোচনাRussian: подстрекательствоJapanese: 扇動 - そそのかしVietnamese: sự xúi giục - sự kích độngKorean: 선동 - 부추김Turkish: kışkırtmaUrdu: اکسانا - اشتعال (بد نیت سے)Indonesian: penghasutan
Example Sentences
The riot started at the instigation of a small group.
basic
He acted only at her instigation.
basic
The instigation of violence is illegal.
basic
Without her instigation, he probably wouldn't have dared to quit.
natural
His speech was seen as an instigation to protest.
natural
The plan went ahead at the instigation of the committee.
natural