Instigating definition

Fighting with each other wasn't going to do anything but play into the hands of those instigating the trouble.

He opposed the Mexican War and slavery, and in 1847 was arrested on the charge of instigating a riot, which resulted in the rescue of several fugitive slaves; his trial, in which he was acquitted, attracted wide attention.

For the next week Cynthia listened to - and even found herself instigating - discussions about Mr. Cade.