What is another word for Instigating?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪnstɪɡˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Instigating refers to the act of initiating or provoking an action or event. There are several synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably to convey the same meaning. Inciting, prompting, urging, stimulating, spurring, and kindling are all synonyms for instigating. They indicate the act of pushing or motivating someone to take action or behave in a certain way. Other synonymous words for instigating include inducing, encouraging, inspiring, egging on, driving, and impelling. These words are helpful in describing situations where someone is being encouraged or motivated to behave or act in a particular way.

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Usage examples for Instigating

He was now thoroughly on the alert, and actively opposed at all points the schemes of those whom he regarded as concerned in or Instigating the intrigue.
"Thomas Hart Benton"
Theodore Roosevelt
I refused to answer questions, so we discussed the war in general-who started it, the invasion of Belgium, our use of black troops, war in the colonies, about which he was particularly angry, quite forgetting, as I pointed out, that they began it by Instigating rebellion in South Africa.
"The Escaping Club"
A. J. Evans
He wrote a letter, which Hugh thought would do, though he rather wished Holt had not mentioned him as Instigating the act.
"The Crofton Boys"
Harriet Martineau

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