Instigation
Instigation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
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Synonyms for Instigation
Machinery and instigation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Machinery" instead a noun "Instigation".
Machinery
Machinery noun - Something used to achieve an end.
Usage example: sincerely believes that the machinery of government can be used to better people's lives
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Synonyms for Machinery
Instigation and machinery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instigation" instead a noun "Machinery".
Nearby Words: machine, machining
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Machinery and Instigation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/instigation/machinery
Instigation & Machinery. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/instigation/machinery>.
Machinery or Instigation. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/instigation/machinery.
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