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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  1. excitement
  2. impetus
  3. encouragement
  4. incentive
  5. stimulus
  6. motivation
Noun
  • Seven months later, the excitement of the Kursk incursion has evaporated.
    — Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • As the day came to a close, the excitement didn’t stop.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • Lagarde, now its executive director, founded the initiative in 2010, but its impetus was New Orleans’ long struggle to rebuild and recover from Hurricane Katrina.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
  • How that plays out depends on a number of factors, such as where the conflict starts and what the impetus is, which would shape the way all major actors and allies respond to whatever acts as the spark.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of impetus
Noun
  • Commercial pilot and licensed psychotherapist shares words of encouragement after recent plane crashes Michaela Renee Johnson says fear is a natural response to seeing the recent aviation disasters and shares thoughts on how people can ultimately tackle their fear.
    — Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • With his signature goofiness and kindhearted nature, Captain Goof-Beard helps Mickey and his friends on treasure hunts and exciting seafaring quests by providing clues, guidance, and encouragement, all while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • The contract, Schefter said, could be worth up to $7 million with incentives.
    — Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Europe and China both have incentives to step up, for different reasons and with different priorities.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • Columbia University Grad Detained by ICE That is more than the popular petition for regular stimulus checks during the COVID pandemice, which had a little more than 3,050,000 signatures at time of publication.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Congress would have to pass a bill to approve the distribution of stimulus checks.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • Their personal stories also flip their motivations.
    — George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Hinsdale South wrestler Callie Carr had a simple motivation that helped drive her perfect 39-0 record, which was capped off with a state championship.
    — Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of motivation
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