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instigating

UK
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

instigatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
provocateurQui pousse à un comportement ou à une réaction, souvent de manière négative.
His instigating remarks led to a heated argument among the team members.
Ses remarques provocatrices ont conduit à une vive dispute entre les membres de l’équipe.
Synonyms
inciting
provoking
fomenting
stirring up
prompting
spurring
abetting
encouraging
arousing
agitating
provocative
instigative
sparking
triggering
mobilizing
instigatingnoun
UK
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪn.stɪˌɡeɪ.tɪŋ/
instigationEmploi soutenu; surtout pour parler de l’incitation à commettre un acte répréhensible.
The instigating of violence was condemned by community leaders.
L’instigation de violences a été condamnée par les responsables communautaires.
Additional translations
incitationPlus courant dans la langue générale; souvent suivi de « à ».
Synonyms
instigation
incitement
provocation
fomentation
prompting
encouragement
abetment
agitation
stimulation
stirring
urging
provoking
instigateverb

instigating

Gerund

instigated
Past Simple
instigated
Past Participle
instigating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/
US
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪt/
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.
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.
Additional translations
lancerDans le sens de mettre en route une campagne, une initiative ou un projet.
Synonyms
incite
provoke
stimulate
urge
encourage
foment
initiate
inspire
Antonyms
deter
discourage
prevent

Definitions

instigatinggerund / present participle
Causing or likely to cause an event or situation to happen, especially one that is undesirable or disruptive.
His instigating remarks led to a heated argument among the team members.
instigatingnoun
The act of inciting or urging someone to take a particular course of action, especially wrongdoing.
The instigating of violence was condemned by community leaders.
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.
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