English Explanatory Dictionary

instigation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-instigation.wav

Word forms

instigation instigations

Etymology

From Middle English instigacioun, from Old French instigacïon and Latin instīgātio.

Related words

instigate instigator
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