instigation
Meanings
Plural: instigations
Noun
- the verbal act of urging on
- deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
- The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English instigacioun, from Old French instigacïon and Latin instīgātio.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 12
instigation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordinstigation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
instigation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 15
instigation is a valid Words With Friends word