INSTIGATES

10 letters 11 Scrabble points

Definition of INSTIGATES

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 S
Length 10 letters
Scrabble Score 11 points