instigated

CEFRC1

/ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɪd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Caused or encouraged an event, action, or conflict to begin.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of instigate

Examples

  • The Algerian army colonized Kabylia and instigated terror in the villages.

  • The agitators instigated the rebellion.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

Deep Dive

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In context

  • He instigated the riot.

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