INSTIGATION

fomentation, instigation

(noun) deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)

abetment, abettal, instigation

(noun) the verbal act of urging on

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

instigation (countable and uncountable, plural instigations)

The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

Source: Wiktionary


In`sti*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. instigatio: cf. F. instigation.]

Definition: The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; esp. to evil or wickedness. The baseness and villainy that . . . the instigation of the devil could bring the sons of men to. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

29 December 2024

CHRONIC

(adjective) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; “chronic indigestion”; “a chronic shortage of funds”; “a chronic invalid”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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