How to say "Instigate" in Japanese

When translating "instigate" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 煽る and けしかける. In Japanese, 煽る (あおる (aoru)) is typically associated with "To instigate, to incite, to stir up, to fan (flames, emotions)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used negatively to describe actions that provoke or intensify emotions, conflicts, or social unrest. Can also mean to flap. On the other hand, けしかける (けしかける (keshikakeru)) maps to "to instigate, incite, egg on, stir up (e.g. a fight)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Means to provoke or encourage someone to do something, often something negative or aggressive, like starting a fight or argument.. A literal translation of "instigate" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!