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INSTIGATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Instigates.

Instigates - 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

"She instigates arguments among her friends."
"He instigates change within his organization."
"The article instigates a debate on the role of technology in education."
"The politician's speech instigates a call for action."
"The teacher instigates critical thinking in her students."
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Word Game Points

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

INSTIGATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INSTIGATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instigates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSTIGATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is INSTIGATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instigates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSTIGATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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