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instigate
/ˈɪnstɪɡeɪt/
verb
wszcząć
Also
podżegaćsprowokować
Definition
To cause something to happen or begin, especially something bad or undesirable.
Examples
The government instigated a new investigation into the corruption claims.
Rząd wszczął nowe śledztwo w sprawie zarzutów korupcyjnych.
He was accused of instigating a riot.
Został oskarżony o podżeganie do zamieszek.
Their actions could instigate a serious conflict.
Ich działania mogłyby sprowokować poważny konflikt.
Collocations
instigate an investigationinstigate changeinstigate a rebellion
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