instigate

verb

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin īnstīgātus, perfect passive participle of īnstīgō (“to instigate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

1. To bring about by urging or encouraging.

   “to instigate a riot”

   “to instigate a change”

2. To goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions.

   “to instigate someone to a crime”

   “he might instigate them to swear against the law of God”