v. t.
He hath only instigated his blackest agents to the very extent of their malignity. Bp. Warburton.
adv. Incitingly; temptingly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. instigatio: cf. F. instigation. ] The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; esp. to evil or wickedness. [ 1913 Webster ]
The baseness and villainy that . . . the instigation of the devil could bring the sons of men to. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. arousing to action or rebellion.
n. [ L.: cf. F. instigateur. ] One who instigates or incites. Burke.