instigation
/ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of causing or provoking something to happen, especially something negative.
- The investigation revealed that the vandalism was done at the instigation of a rival company.
- The fight happened at the instigation of a few troublemakers.
- She regretted her instigation of the rumor once she saw how much it hurt her friend.
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