Instigate and Lead

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Instigate

Instigate verb - To bring (something volatile or intense) into being.
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Lead and instigate are semantically related In some cases you can use "Lead" instead a verb "Instigate".
Nearby Words: instigation, instigator, instigating

Lead

Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
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Instigate and lead are semantically related in provoke topic. Sometimes you can use "Instigate" instead a verb "Lead".
Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

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operation instigate operation lead operation
people instigate people lead people
race instigate race lead race
coup instigate coup lead coup
Other words: revolution, fight, battle, investigation, invasion, rebellion, war, friends.
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