Instigation and Sting

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Instigation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.

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Sting and instigation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sting" instead a noun "Instigation".

Sting noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.

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Instigation and sting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instigation" instead a noun "Sting".

Nearby Words: stinging, stingy, stinginess, stinger, stingily

actual instigation

actual sting

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