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instigative

/ɪnˈstɪɡətɪv/ adjective · British & US

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What does instigative mean?

adjective

Tending to provoke or stir up; inciting.

Example

"The instigative speech sparked a heated debate among the audience."

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Words that share this root

instigate instigator instigation instigating

What's another word for instigative?

provocative inciting stimulating inflammatory irritating agitating

What's the opposite of instigative?

calming soothing restraining

Rhymes with instigative

initiative creative active native