INSTIGATE

9 letters 10 Scrabble points /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/

Definition of INSTIGATE

verb

  1. To incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging

    "to instigate a riot"

  2. To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions; to provoke

    "to instigate someone to a crime"

    Synonyms: animate encourage impel incite provoke
Related words: animate encourage impel incite provoke spur stimulate tempt

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters I N S T I G A T E
Length 9 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points

Words Containing "INSTIGATE"

INSTIGATED INSTIGATES UNINSTIGATED

Words Starting with "INSTIGATE"

INSTIGATED INSTIGATES