instigation

[US]/ˌinsti'ɡeiʃən/
[UK]/ˌɪnstəˈɡeʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. incitement or encouragement to provoke a certain behavior or event.

Example Sentences

Yesterday’s riot broke out at the instigation of an unknown politician.

the Domesday Survey was compiled at the instigation of William I.

At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities.

Molecular pathways that intersect as arbiters in this phenomenon include instigation of alloimmune activation associated with tobacco smoke–induced inflammation.

The instigation of the conflict led to a full-blown war.

The instigation of violence is never the answer to solving problems.

Political instigation can often lead to social unrest.

Her instigation caused chaos in the workplace.

The instigation of change can be met with resistance.

The instigation of fear can be a powerful tool for manipulation.

Instigation of creativity is essential in artistic pursuits.

He was arrested for his instigation of rebellion against the government.

The instigation of rumors can damage someone's reputation.

Instigation of positive change can lead to progress in society.

Real-world Examples

It was created at the instigation of the government that was in power in 2013.

Source: NPR News December 2019 Compilation

He declared that he had indeed struck the fatal blow at Madame Beroldy's instigation.

Source: Murder at the golf course

It had been something planned, prepared, and carried out at the instigation of Shangri-La.

Source: The Disappearing Horizon

At what she believes was the church's instigation, the state of California charged her with running a Ponzi scheme, and she shut down her insurance business.

Source: People Magazine

He made contact with the young people in the town, wholacked political knowledge, and he embarked on a stealthy campaign of instigation.

Source: One Hundred Years of Solitude

Are we not conscious of instigations which give to the beloved features the beauty of the ideal by inspiring them with thought?

Source: Lily of the Valley (Part 1)

It was at the instigation of the U.S. The U.S. has made it very clear that it was at the instigation of the U.S.

Source: PBS Health Interview Series

After being held for 12 days, he was conditionally released on bail on April 2, charged with " advocacy of hatred" and " instigation to commit crimes" .

Source: VOA Daily Standard May 2020 Collection

She had used him as a cat's-paw, and now, in his jealous rage, he turned and denounced her, declaring that throughout he had acted at her instigation.

Source: Murder at the golf course

To local committees and provincial conventions was added a Continental Congress, appropriately called by Massachusetts on June 17,1774,at the instigation of Samuel Adams. The response to the summons was electric.

Source: American history

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