Instigating Meaning in English
word · lemma: instigate
ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ
IN-stuh-gay-ting
ˈɪnstɪɡˌeɪtɪŋ
IN-sti-gay-ting
释义
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.
用法与细微差别
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 করাRussian: подстрекательство - провоцированиеJapanese: 扇動する - けしかけるVietnamese: kích động - xúi giụcKorean: 선동하다 - 부추기다Turkish: kışkırtmak - tahrik etmekUrdu: اکسانا - اشتعال دلاناIndonesian: menghasut - memprovokasi
例句
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