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adjective

Definition of instigatingnext
as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction an artist who deliberately creates instigating works of art that are sure to arouse controversy

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instigating

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verb

present participle of instigate
1
as in provoking
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being the medical breakthrough instigated a whole new field of therapy

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as in encouraging
to rouse to strong feeling or action the charge that the scene in the movie had instigated teenagers to commit similar acts of vandalism

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instigating
  1. provocative
  2. provoking
  3. encouraging
  4. charged
  5. promoting
  6. stimulating
  7. raising
Adjective
  • To photograph her as a model, in the bold outfits and provocative poses that advertising and editorial employ, renders that photographic language distinctly visible, and critiquable.
    Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The movie’s sharp humor and layered storytelling explore themes of faith and ambition in a way that feels both fresh and provocative.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of provocative
Verb
  • With millions of square feet of expo space to explore, hundreds of thought-provoking sessions to attend and more than half of the Fortune 500 expected to meet up with, planning is key to getting the most from the show.
    Martine Paris, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The most emotion-provoking parts of this episode for me are the Travis segments, and the main emotion those scenes provoke is irritation.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of provoking
Verb
  • In light of these statistics, organizations are increasingly pushing consumers toward chatbots, emails and FAQs, encouraging customers to figure out their own problems.
    Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Practical actions can include celebrating employee achievements, encouraging staff participation in brand initiatives and highlighting employee stories in external communications.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • The ceremony came at a charged moment, coinciding with Columbia University canceling its graduation ceremony (and largely closing off its campus).
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 May 2024
  • Of course, genocide is a charged and redolent term, recalling the systematic precision of the Holocaust and the society-wide butchery of the Rwandan genocide.
    Kristina Hook, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2022
Definition of charged
Verb
  • These organizations can offer athletes valuable benefits, including representation in group licensing deals, and provide them a collective voice in promoting their views with lawmakers, business leaders and other key constituencies.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ensure your leadership is promoting safety as a priority, as this can help motivate everyone to adopt safe practices.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • In addition, research suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve can decrease intestinal permeability in IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • It has also been shown that laughter can help alleviate pain by releasing endorphins, stimulating circulation and relaxing the muscles, Oller added.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulating
Verb
  • Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
    Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
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