instigate

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Synonyms: intimate, initiate, institute, castigate, investigate, instigator, instigative, fustigate, instigated, insatiate, vestigate

Antonyms: intimate, initiate, institute, castigate, investigate, instigator, instigative, fustigate, instigated, insatiate, vestigate

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[bring about]] by urging or encouraging.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[goad]] or [[urge]] (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.

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