INSTIGANT Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word instigant. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| firebrand | nounn | |||||
noun • a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning • someone who deliberately foments trouble | ||||||
| inciter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • someone who deliberately foments trouble | ||||||
| instigator | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who deliberately foments trouble • a person who initiates a course of action | ||||||
| agitator | nounn | |||||
noun • one who agitates; a political troublemaker | ||||||
| excitant | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process adjective satellite • (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate | ||||||
| fuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded • any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant verb • mix together different elements • become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat • equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse • make liquid or plastic by heating | ||||||
| provocateur | nounn | |||||
noun • a secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts | ||||||
| rabble-rouser | nounn | |||||
noun • a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices | ||||||
| ringleader | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who leads (especially in illicit activities) | ||||||
| stirrer | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who spreads frightening rumors and stirs up trouble • an implement used for stirring | ||||||
| troublemaker | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who deliberately stirs up trouble | ||||||
| provoker | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • someone who deliberately foments trouble | ||||||
