instigation
noun/ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,891 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the act of urging or encouraging someone to do something, especially something harmful.
Example sentence
The protest began at the instigation of a local community leader.
Synonyms & related words
- urging
- prompting
- initiative
- encouragement
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