Meaning of instigate

in•sti•gate

Pronunciation: (in'sti-gāt"), [key]

— -gat•ed, -gat•ing.

to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course: to instigate the people to revolt.

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