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INSTIGATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Instigate.

How to pronounce instigate:

US

Instigate - as a verb

Provoke or stir up

Example: "Incite a riot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incite8set offstir up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
provoke16stimulate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Serve as the inciting cause of

Example: "She prompted me to call my relatives"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inspire9prompt12

Example Sentences

"He instigated his friends to join the protest."
"The article was written to instigate controversy."
"The coach instigated his team before the big game."
"His remarks only served to instigate further conflict."
"The politician tried to instigate a revolt against the government."
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Word Game Points

Is INSTIGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, instigate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSTIGATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INSTIGATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instigate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSTIGATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is INSTIGATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instigate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSTIGATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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