instigation

noun

Definition of instigationnext
1
as in excitement
something that arouses a strong response from another without instigation of any kind, the man suddenly threw a punch

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2
as in impetus
something that arouses action or activity the promise of windfall profits was all the instigation they needed to invest in the scheme

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instigation
  1. excitement
  2. impetus
  3. encouragement
  4. incentive
  5. stimulus
  6. motivation
Noun
  • Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.
    Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But when the special guests arrived, chaperoned by a flight attendant, the children couldn't contain their excitement, as the VIPs were each of the girls' Elf on the Shelf.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • What was the impetus for the flag on the Stankonia cover?
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The true impetus for their overhaul, however, was climate-related.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of impetus
Noun
  • Muir offered the Lang brothers words of encouragement.
    Eric Noll, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Children may need extra encouragement while playing with other children, or even alone at home.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • Tax incentives are provided by certain state administrations to advance research and development in the sphere.
    Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Spain offers multiple funding opportunities and incentives.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • The massive stimulus spending that dulled the worst effects of COVID-19 and helped speed the recovery were also prime factors in the runaway inflation that came on the other side of the crisis.
    Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Lost in all the talk around tariffs is the news that China announced a new stimulus package.
    Michael Foster, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • In thriving learning cultures—those rich in motivation, curiosity, and collaboration—AI has the potential to enhance learning.
    Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In this exclusive trailer drop, Kinzinger can be seen outlining his motivations.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivation
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