唆使 (suō shǐ) — to instigate, to abet, to incite (usually to do something bad)
Definition
A formal written verb meaning to instigate or abet someone into wrongdoing — the agent is usually hidden (幕后), pulling strings. More negative and conspiratorial than plain 鼓励.
verb
to instigateto abetto incite (usually to do something bad)
Examples
- 唆使。Tā bèi rén suō shǐ qù tōu dōng xi.He was instigated by someone to steal.
- 唆使。Bú yào tīng xìn bié rén de suō shǐ qù zuò wéi fǎ de shì.Don't listen to others' instigation and do illegal things.
- 唆使。Mù hòu yǒu rén suō shǐ zhè chǎng chōng tū.Someone behind the scenes instigated this conflict.
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