instigation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the verbal act of urging on
  2. noun deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)

Etymology

From Middle English instigacioun, from Old French instigacïon and Latin instīgātio.

In classic literature

Synonyms

abetment, abettal

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