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instigator

UK
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/

Translations

instigatornoun
instigators
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/
The instigator of the protest was arrested for inciting violence.
L’instigateur de la protestation a été arrêté pour avoir incité à la violence.
déclencheurSens figuré pour un élément ou un facteur qui déclenche un processus.
The sharp rise in fuel prices was the instigator of the economic downturn.
La forte hausse des prix du carburant a été le déclencheur du ralentissement économique.
Additional translations
provocateurS’emploie surtout pour une personne qui provoque des troubles ou un conflit.
Synonyms
inciter
instigant
fomentor
agitator
provoker
instigatoradjective
UK
/ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɪn.stɪˌɡeɪ.tɚ/
Used attributively before another noun.
provocateurEmploi adjectival rare ; se dit de ce qui provoque ou initie une action.
The board approved several instigator policies aimed at rapid reform.
Le conseil a approuvé plusieurs politiques provocatrices visant une réforme rapide.
Synonyms
instigative
instigatory
inciting
provocative
provoking
incendiary
inflammatory
agitative
inducing

Definitions

instigatornoun
A person who initiates or incites an action or event, often causing trouble or conflict.
The instigator of the protest was arrested for inciting violence.
An event, situation, or factor that triggers or sets in motion a process or chain of events.
The sharp rise in fuel prices was the instigator of the economic downturn.
instigatoradjective
Serving to initiate or provoke; relating to or characteristic of an instigator.
The board approved several instigator policies aimed at rapid reform.
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