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Instigate

Definition

(formal) To cause something, especially a problem or a difficult situation, to start or to happen; to provoke or incite an action or a reaction.

Example Sentences

1The government's decision to raise taxes is likely to instigate widespread protests and demonstrations.
2Did the company's aggressive marketing strategy instigate a price war with its competitors?
3The new policy aims to instigate a cultural shift towards greater environmental awareness and responsibility.
4Avoid actions that could instigate conflict or escalate tensions between rival groups.
5The investigation found that a combination of factors instigated the devastating fire that destroyed the warehouse.

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