ˈinztəˌgāt, ˈin(t)stə-, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin instigatus, past participle of instigare — more at stick
: to goad or urge forward : set on : provoke , incite
his past experience instigated him to boldness
instigating a plot to overthrow the government
Synonyms: see incite