INSTIGATE Synonyms
There are 22 synonyms of the word
instigate.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word instigate. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word instigate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INSTIGATE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | incite | verbv | ||||
| 2 | encourage | verbv | ||||
| 3 | provoke | verbv | ||||
| 4 | spur | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | stimulate | verbv | ||||
| 6 | inspire | verbv | ||||
| 7 | prompt | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | ||||
| 8 | activate | verbv | ||||
| 9 | excite | verbv | ||||
| 10 | foment | verbv | ||||
| 11 | galvanize | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 12 | goad | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | ignite | verbv | ||||
| 14 | induce | verbv | ||||
| 15 | rouse | verbv | ||||
| 16 | spark | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | animate | verbv | ||||
| 18 | impel | verbv | ||||
| 19 | tempt | verbv | ||||
| 20 | urge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
