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View usage for: (ɪnstɪgeɪtəʳ) Word forms: plural instigatorscountable nounThe instigator of an event is the person who causes it to happen. He was accused of being the main instigator of the coup. [+ of] ...the key instigators of reform. Synonyms: ringleader, inciter, motivator, leader More Synonyms of instigator Examples of 'instigator' in a sentenceinstigator How do you know he was not a major instigator in the Bowscar break-out?In the morning, he'd been the instigator as they were dressing for breakfast. In other languagesinstigator British English: instigator NOUN The instigator of an event is the person who causes it to happen. He was accused of being the main instigator of the coup. - American English: instigator
- Brazilian Portuguese: instigador
- Chinese: 唆使者
- European Spanish: instigador
- French: instigateur
- German: Anstifter
- Italian: istigatore
- Japanese: 扇動者
- Korean: 선동자
- European Portuguese: instigador
- Latin American Spanish: instigador
the key instigators of reform Synonyms ringleader inciter motivator spur goad incendiary prime mover fomenterstirrer (informal) mischief-maker Additional synonymsa famous singer who was accused of being a political agitator Synonyms troublemaker, revolutionary, inciter, firebrand, instigator, demagogue, rabble-rouser, agent provocateur, stirrer (informal) Definition a person who arouses passionate political feelings, often causing trouble his reputation as a young firebrand Synonyms rabble-rouser, activist, incendiary, fomenter, instigator, agitator, demagogue, tub-thumper, soapbox orator Synonyms instigator, inciter, troublemaker, incendiary, firebrand, agitator, demagogue, rabble-rouser, stirrer (informal) Nearby words ofinstigator - instead of
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