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INSTIGATED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Instigated.

Instigated - as a verb

Provoke or stir up

Example: "Incite a riot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inciteset offstir up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
provokestimulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Serve as the inciting cause of

Example: "She prompted me to call my relatives"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inspireprompt

Example Sentences

"He instigated a fight by provoking the other person."
"The political leader instigated the protests against the new law."
"She instigated a rumor that spread throughout the school."
"The detective believed the suspect had instigated the crime."
"Their reckless driving instigated a series of accidents on the highway."
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Word Game Points

Is INSTIGATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, instigated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSTIGATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is INSTIGATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instigated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSTIGATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is INSTIGATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instigated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSTIGATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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