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INSTIGATED Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word instigated. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word instigated. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INSTIGATED

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activated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition

• (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive

• rendered active; e.g. rendered radioactive or luminescent or photosensitive or conductive

• (military) set up and placed on active assignment

encouraged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• inspired with confidence

induced
verbv
adjective

• brought about or caused; not spontaneous

provoked
verbv
adjective satellite

• incited, especially deliberately, to anger

stimulated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• emotionally aroused

initiated
verbv
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

• someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

• people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

verb

• bring into being

• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

• accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

• bring up a topic for discussion

• set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

prompted
verbv
noun

• a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

• (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

adjective satellite

• according to schedule or without delay; on time

• ready and willing or quick to act

• performed with little or no delay

verb

• give an incentive for action

• serve as the inciting cause of

• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

spurred
verbv
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• any sharply pointed projection

• tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

• a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward

• a railway line connected to a trunk line

verb

• incite or stimulate

• give heart or courage to

• strike with a spur

• goad with spurs

• equip with spurs

started
verbv
noun

• the beginning of anything

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

• a sudden involuntary movement

• the act of starting something

• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

• a signal to begin (as in a race)

• the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)

verb

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

• set in motion, cause to start

• depart for someplace

• have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense

• bring into being

• get off the ground

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

• get going or set in motion

• begin or set in motion

• begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job

• play in the starting lineup

• have a beginning characterized in some specified way

• begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object

• bulge outward

urged
verbv
noun

• an instinctive motive

• a strong restless desire

verb

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• push for something

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

incite
verbv
verb

• give an incentive for action

• provoke or stir up

• urge on; cause to act

animate
verbv
adjective

• belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings

• endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life

• endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness

verb

• heighten or intensify

• give lifelike qualities to

• make lively

• give new life or energy to

encourage
verbv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

impel
verbv
verb

• urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

• cause to move forward with force

provoke
verbv
verb

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• evoke or provoke to appear or occur

• provide the needed stimulus for

• annoy continually or chronically

spur
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• any sharply pointed projection

• tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

• a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward

• a railway line connected to a trunk line

verb

• incite or stimulate

• give heart or courage to

• strike with a spur

• goad with spurs

• equip with spurs

stimulate
verbv
verb

• act as a stimulant

• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to occur rapidly

• stir feelings in

• provide the needed stimulus for

tempt
verbv
verb

• dispose or incline or entice to

• provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

• give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

• induce into action by using one's charm

• try to seduce

• try presumptuously

urge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instinctive motive

• a strong restless desire

verb

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• push for something

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

inspire
verbv
verb

• heighten or intensify

• supply the inspiration for

• serve as the inciting cause of

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• fill with revolutionary ideas

• draw in (air)

Best Hypernyms For INSTIGATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for instigated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
stimulate cause get have induce make provoke

Alternatives for ACTIVATED

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