<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.</li><li>to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course: to instigate the people to revolt.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>provoke</li><li>arouse</li><li>start</li><li>initiate</li><li>push</li><li>encourage</li><li>stimulate</li><li>induce</li></ul>