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Of course, a deliberately forced failure like these leaves no doubt about how the process was instigated.

And who probably instigated the banning of black athletes from the NFL from 1933 until 1946.

Then, three Democrats instigated a caucus coup and the work of government ground to a halt.

Then last week, he instigated a “pushing war” with Brooklyn Net Kris Humphries.

In seizing on the film, the complaint states, Abdullah and the others “instigated and committed blasphemy and discrimination.”

Another party are instigated by Episcopalian prejudices against New England.

The Brahmins, greatly indignant at this, instigated the people to revolt, and they hastened in numerous crowds to the temple.

The stubborn Ferdinand was therefore summoned once more, and charged with having instigated the upheaval of Madrid.

The reformation of the academy, instigated by him at Munich, demonstrated the one-sidedness of his point of view.

This man forgot that the law was instigated for the purpose of justice.

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On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to instigated, such as: plot, abet, prompt, initiate, bring about, and incite.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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