instigated Get Printable Handwriting (in-sti-gat-ed) 4 syllables Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition tr. verb. to purposely agitate or incite; provoke; foment. Example Sentence He instigated the riot. Synonyms agitator; incite; pick; provoke Antonyms halt; prevent; stop Hear It! Say It! Write It! instigated Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: