Explanation
Explanation noun - A statement that makes something clear.
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Synonyms for Explanation
Instigation and explanation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instigation" instead a noun "Explanation".
Instigation
Instigation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
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Synonyms for Instigation
Explanation and instigation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explanation" instead a noun "Instigation".
How words are described
| actual | actual explanation | actual instigation |
| supernatural | supernatural explanation | supernatural instigation |
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Instigation and Explanation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/explanation/instigation
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