Instigation
Instigation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
Usage example: without instigation of any kind, the man suddenly threw a punch
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Lure and instigation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lure" instead a noun "Instigation".
Lure
Lure noun - Something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain.
Instigation and lure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instigation" instead a noun "Lure".
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Lure and Instigation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/instigation/lure
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