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English noun: instigant

1. instigant (person) someone who deliberately foments trouble


SamplesShe was the instigator of their quarrel.


Synonymsfirebrand, inciter, instigator, provoker


Broader (hypernym)bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler


Narrower (hyponym)ringleader









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