# instigation vs instigator

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### instigation
*noun · IPA /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #44,272*
The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

### instigator
*noun · IPA /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ · frequency rank #43,718*
A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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