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instigate verb

  /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/
  • (transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.
 anstiften, anstacheln, anzetteln, hetzen

instigator noun

  /-ɾɚ/ , /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ , /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/
  • A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.
 Anstifter, Anstifterin, Aufwiegler, Aufwieglerin

instigation noun

  /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
  • The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.
 Anstiftung, Aufwiegelung
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