To instigate means to urge, start, or provoke an action or event. It often implies initiating something negative or disruptive.
Instigar significa incitar, iniciar o provocar una acción o evento. A menudo implica iniciar algo negativo o disruptivo.
| Word | instigate |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | urge; start; provoke. |
| Sentence | Rumors of police corruption led the mayor to instigate an investigation into the department's activities. |
Tags: psat
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Insubordination n disobedience rebelliousness slightest hint sailors bounty
Previous card: Insomnia n wakefulness inability sleep refused join midnight
Up to card list: Barron's Basic Word List: 1500 words for the PSAT, SAT, etc.