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 In·sti·gate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Instigated p. pr. & vb. n. Instigating ]  To goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite; -- used chiefly with reference to evil actions; as, to instigate one to a crime.
    He hath only instigated his blackest agents to the very extent of their malignity.   --Bp. Warburton.
 Syn: -- To stimulate; urge; spur; provoke; tempt; incite; impel; encourage; animate.
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