instigate
- verb (v)
Meaning: influence, provoke
Synonyms:
abet
actuate
add fuel
bring about
egg on
encourage
fire up
foment
goad
hint
impel
incite
inflame
initiate
insinuate
kindle
make waves
move
needle
persuade
plan
plot
prompt
put up to
rabble-rouse
raise
rouse
scheme
set on
spur
start
steam up
stimulate
stir up
suggest
turn on
urge
whip up
work up
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