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instigated

/ɪnˈstɪɡeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does instigated mean?

verb

Past tense of instigate, to cause or provoke someone to do something, often in a way that is not entirely honest or fair.

Example

"The company was accused of instigated the scandal to distract from their financial troubles."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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