instigation

Noun

Meaning

The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; esp. to evil or wickedness.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

fomentation abetment abettal development influence beginning cause drive launch request wish establishment institution inspiration suggestion
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Antonyms

end effect defeat consequence advice conclusion
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Hypernyms

trigger induction initiation encouragement

Related terms

instigate instigator

Examples

No man ever did, nor ever shall, truly go forth to convert the nations, nor to prophesy in the present state of witnesses against Antichrist, but by the gracious inspiration and instigation of the Holy Spirit of God. Roger Williams (theologian)

Steve and I saw eye to eye on the story and I got the part, but I think in the beginning it was due to my brother's instigation. So I owe him for that. Beau Bridges

Because the Jews at Rome caused continuous disturbances at the instigation of Chrestus, he expelled them from the city. Suetonius

No man ever did, nor ever shall, truly go forth to convert the nations, nor to prophesy in the present state of witnesses against Antichrist, but by the gracious inspiration and instigation of the Holy Spirit of God.... I know no other True Sender, but the most Holy Spirit. Roger Williams (theologian)

Contractile movements arise, sometimes at the instigation of external stimuli but sometimes also in the absence of any apparent external influence. Wilhelm Wundt

After Mary renounced the throne, Charles was crowned king on 31 December 1385, but he was murdered at the instigation of Mary's mother in February 1386. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

instigant instigate instigatingly instigative instigator instigator of war