Instigate Meaning in English & Hindi, Synonyms, Antonyms

Instigate – Verb

Instigate Meaning in English:

• • • set in motion
    • put in motion

It means to provoke, incite, or encourage someone to do something, especially something negative or harmful.

Instigate Meaning in Hindi:

• • • उकसाना
    • भड़काना

Use of “Instigate” Word in Sentences, Examples

• English: The political leader was accused of trying to instigate violence during the protest.
• Hindi: राजनीतिक नेता को आरोप लगा कि उसने धरना के दौरान हिंसा भड़काने की कोशिश की।
• English: The provocative speech by the religious leader instigated tensions among the communities.
• Hindi: धार्मिक नेता के भड़काऊ भाषण से समुदायों के बीच तनाव पैदा हुआ।
• English: The suspect is believed to have instigated the riots that took place last month.
• Hindi: संदिग्ध को माना जाता है कि उसने पिछले महीने हुए दंगों को प्रोत्साहित किया था।

Synonyms of Instigate: provoke, stir up, foment, encourage, abet

Antonyms of Instigate: discourage, deter, dissuade, restrain