Agency
Agency noun - Something used to achieve an end.
Usage example: by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?
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Synonyms for Agency
Instigation and agency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instigation" instead a noun "Agency".
Nearby Word: agent
Instigation
Instigation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
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Synonyms for Instigation
Agency and instigation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Agency" instead a noun "Instigation".
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How words are described
| supernatural | supernatural agency | supernatural instigation |
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