definition of instigating
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instigate Instigate implies responsibility for initiating or encouraging someone else's action and usually suggests dubious or underhanded intent (he was charged with instigating a conspiracy). Another similar word, foment, implies causing something by means of persistent goading (the leader's speeches fomented a rebellion).
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insinuation Noun[edit] insinuation ‎(plural insinuations) 1  The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in. 2  The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; — formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.  The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
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- Definition of promulgate for English Language Learners. : 1  to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people. : 2  to make (a new law) known officially and publicly.
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- Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms: instigate(verb) Synonyms: incite, provoke, tempt, spur, urge, stimulate, animate, impel, encourage. Antonyms: stop, halt, prevent. instigate(verb) To goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite.
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- in·ter·ac·tion. n. 1. a. The act or process of interacting. b. The state of undergoing interaction. 2.
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insinuate in•sin•u•ate. 1. to suggest or hint slyly: He insinuated that they were lying. 2. to instill or infuse subtly or artfully, as into the mind: to insinuate doubt. 3. to bring or introduce into a position or relation by indirect or artful methods: to insinuate oneself into favor. 4. to make insinuations.
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- Definition of circumvent. 1  transitive verb. 2  1a : to hem in Circumvented by the enemy, he had to surrender.b : to make a circuit around the river circumvented. 3  2 : to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem the setup circumvented the red tape — Lynne McTaggart circumvent a problem.
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instigateverb  [ T] uk â / ËÉªn.stÉª.É¡eÉªt / usâ / ËÉªn.stÉ.É¡eÉªt / formal Changes in the orientation program were instigated by the new director. (Definition of “instigate” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Help us add to the Cambridge Dictionary!
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insulate in·su·late. (ĭn′sə-lāt′, ĭns′yə-) tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates. 1. To prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or sound into or out of, especially by surrounding or covering with a nonconducting material: insulate an attic. 2. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position.
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- verb (used with object), implicated, implicating. 1. to show to be also involved, usually in an incriminating manner: to be implicated in a crime. 2. to imply as a necessary circumstance, or as something to be inferred or understood.
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- Prevention is the act of stopping something or ensuring something does not happen. Stopping teenagers from using drugs is an example of drug prevention. 1  the act of preventing.  means of preventing.
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- Definition of conquer for English Language Learners. : 1  to take control of (a country, city, etc.) through the use of force. : 2  to defeat (someone or something) through the use of force. : 3  to gain control of (a problem or difficulty) through great effort.
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integrate Definition of integrate. integrated. ; integrating. transitive verb. 1 : to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite. 2 : to find the integral of (as a function or equation) 3a : to unite with something elseb : to incorporate into a larger unit. 4a : to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organizationb : desegregate integrate school districts. intransitive verb.
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- Definition of 'outing'. outing (aʊtɪŋ ) An outing is a short enjoyable trip, usually with a group of people, away from your home, school, or place of work. One evening, she made a rare outing to the local discotheque. ...families on a Sunday afternoon outing.
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- Define subjugated. subjugated synonyms, subjugated pronunciation, subjugated translation, English dictionary definition of subjugated. tr.v. sub·ju·gat·ed , sub·ju·gat·ing , sub·ju·gates 1. To bring under control, especially by military force; conquer. 2. To make subordinate or subject to...
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Definition of 'negate' Definition of 'negate'. Word Frequency. negate (nɪgeɪt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense negates , present participle negating , past tense , past participle negated. 1. verb. If one thing negates another, it causes that other thing to lose the effect or value that it had. [formal]
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promulgate verb (used with object), promulgated, promulgating. 1. to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.). 2. to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.). Origin of promulgate.
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- Full Definition of INITIATE. transitive verb. 1. 2. : to induct into membership by or as if by special rites. 3. : to instruct in the rudiments or principles of something: introduce. — ini·ti·a·tor \-ˌā-tər\ noun. See initiate defined for English-language learners. See initiate defined for kids. to cause the beginning of (something) : to start or begin (something). : to formally accept (someone) as a member of a group or organization usually in a special ceremony. : to teach (someone) the basic facts or ideas about something.
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- Definition of SUBROGATION. : the act of subrogating; specifically: the assumption by a third party (as a second creditor or an insurance company) of another's legal right to collect a debt or damages. ADVERTISEMENT. 15th century.
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- Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Netting. of Net. 2  Netting. of Net. 3  Netting(noun) the act or process of making nets or network, or of forming meshes, as for fancywork, fishing nets, etc. 4  Netting(noun) a piece of network; any fabric, made of cords, threads, wires, or the like, crossing one another with open spaces between.
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instigate Examples of instigate in a Sentence. 1  There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs. 2  The government has instigated an investigation into the cause of the accident.
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- : to cause (something) to happen or begin. 1  There has been an increase in the amount of violence instigated by gangs. 2  She blamed him for instigating [=starting] the argument. 3  The government has instigated an investigation into the cause of the accident. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — instigator
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negation Definition of negation. 1  1a : the action or logical operation of negating or making negativeb : a negative statement, judgment, or doctrine; especially : a logical proposition formed by asserting the falsity of a given proposition — see truth table table.
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circumvent verb (used with object) 1. to go around or bypass: to circumvent the lake; to circumvent the real issues. 2. to avoid (defeat, failure, unpleasantness, etc.) by artfulness or deception; avoid by anticipating or outwitting: He circumvented capture by anticipating their movements.
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- verb (used with object), entitled, entitling. 1. to give (a person or thing) a title, right, or claim to something; furnish with grounds for laying claim: His executive position entitled him to certain courtesies rarely accorded others. 2. to call by a particular title or name: