instigate

The older kids tried to instigate a fight between Jake and Michael. They kept shouting and telling both boys that the other had said something rude. Soon, both Jake and Michael felt angry even though they were friends before. The older kids just wanted to see trouble.

My older brother loves to cause problems. He kept whispering mean things about my friend, trying to make me angry. I knew he just wanted to instigate a big argument so he could watch me get in trouble with our parents.

Marcus knew better than to instigate a fight between his younger brothers. But when he told Jake that Sam had broken his toy on purpose, he watched them start yelling at each other. Their mom would be furious when she got home and found out what he'd done.

Every time Lily saw her brother staring at his untouched broccoli, she would poke his arm and instigate a wild broccoli-flinging contest. Before dinner was over, peas flew and carrots danced on the ceiling, all because Lily loved to goad him into hilarious food battles.

My cat loves to instigate a fight with my Roomba. He will sit on the rug and smack the robot’s little antenna, trying to provoke it. He clearly wants to goad the vacuum into a battle, but the Roomba just calmly cleans around his fluffy, ridiculous butt.

The bully's taunts and teasing only served to instigate a fight between the two boys, escalating the tension and animosity between them.

The coach instigated the team with a fiery speech, urging them to fight for victory with all their might. Their spirits soared as they listened to his words and felt the passion ignite within them.

The dark figure lurking in the shadows waited patiently, a twisted smile playing on their lips as they watched the unsuspecting victim approach. With a sudden movement, they reached out and grabbed the victim's shoulder, their cold fingers sending a shiver down their spine. "Come with me," the figure hissed, their voice dripping with malice. The victim's heart pounded in fear as they realized the figure was trying to instigate them into following, into a trap from which there would be no escape. Desperation filled their eyes as they tried to break free, but the figure's grip was relentless.

Jaws agape, teeth bared, muscles tensed and ready to strike, the snarling beast fixed an evil eye on its victim. A deafening roar echoed through the forest, its malicious intent clear. Each piercing growl was like a knife to the mind, instigating a terror that ran deep, urging the prey to flee and seek safety from the relentless predator.

In the mystical forest of Elondria, a mischievous sprite named Willow loved to instigate playful tricks on unsuspecting travelers. She would hide behind the ancient oak trees and giggle as she whispered illusions into their ears, urging them to wander off the path. One day, a brave knight named Aiden arrived in search of a lost artifact, and Willow couldn't resist the urge to instigate a grand adventure. With a mischievous glint in her eye, she led Aiden deep into the heart of the forest, provoking him to face his fears and uncover the hidden secrets that lay within.

During the heated discussion, Mark tried to instigate an argument by repeatedly questioning Lisa's choices, hoping she would react. His constant prodding only made her more determined to stay calm, even though she felt her frustration growing with every attempt he made to provoke her.

My older brother knew exactly what to whisper to instigate a fight between me and our cousin. He loved to provoke a reaction and then would simply sit back and watch the chaos he created, always pretending that he was innocent.

Marcus knew better than to instigate a fight between the two brothers, but he couldn't help himself. He mentioned Sarah's name at dinner, watching their faces tighten. Within minutes, they were shouting at each other across the table, exactly as he'd hoped. Their anger would serve his purpose perfectly.

Jerry tried to instigate chaos at the family picnic by releasing a squirrel near Aunt Patty’s potato salad, hoping to provoke mayhem. Instead, the squirrel politely tasted the salad, sneezed, and scurried away, leaving Jerry’s quest for excitement—and Aunt Patty’s reputation—comically unfulfilled.

The mischievous jester knew precisely how to instigate a royal tantrum. He would provoke the pompous king by swapping his scepter with a squeaky rubber chicken, then goad him into addressing the solemn assembly, delighting in the magnificent, crimson-faced fury that always followed.

Jack’s mischievous grin seemed to instigate the argument, provoking Alex to raise his voice in response. The tension in the room became palpable as Jack’s disruptive comments continued to goad everyone forward, making it impossible for the group to maintain a civil atmosphere.

His incessant, vociferous commentary was clearly designed to instigate a fight. The group tried to ignore his vitriol, but the acrimonious atmosphere was palpable. It was only a matter of time before someone finally retaliated.

The argument had been simmering for weeks, but Marcus chose tonight to instigate the confrontation. He knew exactly which caustic remarks would provoke his brother, which old grievances to resurrect. Within minutes, their voices escalated from tense whispers to outright shouting, and their mother stood helplessly between them, begging for reconciliation.

Despite his cherubic façade, Maurice would often instigate chaos at family reunions by cleverly hiding Aunt Edna’s dentures, provoking spectacular pandemonium as befuddled relatives scoured the house, convinced of a nefarious raccoon conspiracy, while he stifled his laughter behind an oversized casserole.

The pugnacious parrot, a veritable poltroon at heart, would squawk baroque insults from his perch to instigate a fracas between the dozing bulldog and the haughty cat. His only desideratum was to provoke and then witness the ensuing, magnificent bedlam with chortling glee.