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English noun: instigation

1. instigation (communication) the verbal act of urging on


Synonymsabetment, abettal


Broader (hypernym)encouragement

2. instigation (act) deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)


Synonymsfomentation


Broader (hypernym)induction, initiation, trigger









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