causing

(noun) the act of causing something to happen. Synonyms: causation.

(verb) give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally. Synonyms: cause, do, make. Examples: "Cause a commotion." "Make a stir." "Cause an accident."

(verb) cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner. Synonyms: induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make. Examples: "The ads induced me to buy a vcr." "My children finally got me to buy a computer." "My wife made me buy a new sofa."