showing that you think someone has done something wrong
- Similar:
- blaming
- Opposite:
- admiring
Advanced level · 11+ exam standard
instigate
verb
to start something, often trouble, on purpose
He didn’t want to instigate a fight.
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More friendship & conflict words
a person who is against you in a contest or fight
- Similar:
- opponent
- Opposite:
- ally
friendly, pleasant and easy to talk to
- Similar:
- friendly
- Opposite:
- aloof
a natural liking for or close bond with something
- Similar:
- fondness
- Opposite:
- aversion
a person or country that starts a fight or attack
- Similar:
- attacker
- Opposite:
- defender
to make someone feel unwelcome or turn them against you
- Similar:
- estrange
- Opposite:
- attract
distant and unfriendly, keeping apart from others
- Similar:
- distant
- Opposite:
- approachable
strong dislike or anger towards someone
- Similar:
- hostility
- Opposite:
- affection