instigate
/ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪt/
to bring about or initiate an action or event
instigate in a sentence
“He was accused of instigating the riot.”
Origin of instigate
Latin instigare to urge, incite, from in- toward + stigare to prick, goad
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to cause or accelerate a reaction or change
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to stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion
induce
to succeed in persuading or leading to a course of action
spawn
to generate or produce, especially in large numbers
beget
to give rise to; bring about
foment
to instigate or stir up unrest or rebellion