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instigation

Translations

instigationnoun
instigations
pl
The protest was organized at the instigation of several community leaders.
La protestation a été organisée à l’instigation de plusieurs dirigeants communautaires.
incitationEmploi courant dans le sens d’« action d’inciter » ; fréquent dans les contextes négatifs ou juridiques.
The crime was committed at the instigation of a rival gang.
Le crime a été commis à l’incitation d’un gang rival.
Additional translations
provocationSens plus rare, lorsque l’idée est celle d’un acte qui pousse à une action répréhensible ou agressive.
déclencheurSens figuré : cause ou élément qui met un processus en marche.
Synonyms
incitement
provocation
encouragement
stimulus
goading
urging

Definitions

instigationnoun
The action or process of instigating an action or event.
The protest was organized at the instigation of several community leaders.
The act of urging, provoking, or inciting someone to do something, especially something bad or illegal.
The crime was committed at the instigation of a rival gang.
Something that instigates or provokes; a motivating cause or stimulus for action.
Economic hardship was the instigation behind the reforms.
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