egg on

[Frankykap]

urge on; cause to act

[mehmood]

To encourage or coax a person to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.

[Ernestdyday]

To egg on means to encourage or urge someone to do something, usually something risky, unwise, or negative. This phrase is often used in negative contexts where the action being encouraged can lead to harmful or adverse consequences.