Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
instigar
Verb
/ɪnˈstɪɡər/
Definition
To incite or urge someone to take action, especially in a provocative or stimulating manner.
Examples
- He tried to instigar his friends to join the protest.
- The coach aims to instigar a competitive spirit in the team.
- Don’t instigar trouble between your friends.
Meaning
Instigar typically refers to the act of prompting or enticing someone to do something, often with a sense of encouragement or agitation.
Synonyms
- Incite
- Provoke
- Stimulate
- Encourage