Synonyms & related words for instigation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of instigation — including fomentation, incitation, incitement, provocation, impetus. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to instigation

Explore words related to instigation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include abetment, instigating, instigated, inciting, abetting, inciter, incited, instigator. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for instigation

Common synonyms for instigation include fomentation, incitation, incitement, provocation, impetus — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does instigation come from?

The word instigation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root stig-, from Latin stinguo (“prick, goad”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.