Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
provocator
noun
/prəˈvɒk.ə.tər/
Definition
A person or thing that provokes or incites a reaction or response.
Examples
- The provocator stirred up debates during the town hall meeting.
- As a provocator, she often challenged the status quo through her art.
Meaning
The term describes someone who stimulates or intensifies a particular action, feeling, or situation, often in a challenging or controversial manner.
Synonyms
- instigator
- agitator
- inciter
- stimulator
