Instigate Definition & Meaning
instigate
- verb
- provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
- serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"
"Instigate" in song lyrics
See how instigate is used in real songs:
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"I'm dripping by the leg and dipody I instigate"
Ill Bill — I'm Not Happy '94 -
"Yo, they instigate"
Living Legends f/ Sunspot Jonz — Dirty Faces -
"Chill with germs then further instigate"
Lost Secret f/ Ced Gee — Delta Force 2007
Words that rhyme with instigate
Usage tips for "instigate"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does instigate mean?
- provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people" serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"
- What part of speech is instigate?
- Instigate is a verb.
- How many definitions does instigate have?
- Instigate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).