Meaning of Instigate

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Instigate

1. 1
   v. t.

   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.

2. 2
   v. t.

   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.