instigating

Verb

instigate (third-person singular simple present instigates, present participle instigating, simple past and past participle instigated)

1. (transitive) To bring about by urging or encouraging.
   • to instigate a riot

   Synonyms:

   foment, provoke

2. (transitive) To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.
   • to instigate someone to a crime

   Synonyms:

   animate, encourage, impel, incite, provoke, spur, stimulate, tempt, urge

   Antonyms:

   halt, prevent, stop