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instigate

/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/

Translations

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instigated

Past Simple

instigated

Past Participle

instigating

Gerund

/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/

déclencherPour un événement, une réaction ou une action qui se met en route.

His remarks instigated a heated debate.

Ses remarques ont déclenché un débat animé.

provoquerSurtout avec un conflit, une controverse ou un trouble.

The manager was accused of trying to instigate a conflict between the two departments.

Le directeur a été accusé d'avoir voulu provoquer un conflit entre les deux services.

Additional translations

lancerDans le sens de mettre en route une campagne, une initiative ou un projet.

Synonyms

Antonyms

instigateverb

To provoke or stir up an action or event, often something negative or controversial.

The manager was accused of trying to instigate a conflict between the two departments.

To initiate or bring about an action or event.

The community leader instigated a campaign to improve local park facilities.