instigate
/ˈɪnstɪɡeɪt/
verb
- To cause or provoke an event or action, especially something negative or controversial.
- The company's new policy instigated a wave of complaints from employees.
- A small argument can instigate a larger conflict if not handled carefully.
- The politician was accused of trying to instigate a riot with his angry speech.
- To urge or encourage someone to do something, often something wrong or disruptive.
- She instigated her friends to join the prank by daring them.
- The older kids instigated the younger ones to steal candy from the store.
- The coach was fired for instigating players to play dirty.
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