Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
provoker
noun
/prəˈvoʊ.kər/
Definition
A provoker is a person or thing that incites or stimulates a response, often leading to conflict or confrontation.
Examples
- His constant interruptions made him the provoker of many arguments in the meeting.
- As a provoker of change, she challenged the status quo in her organization.
- The article served as a provoker for public debate on the controversial topic.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who intentionally encourages others to react, often in an aggressive or heated manner.
Synonyms
- instigator
- agitator
- inciter
- stirrer
- spark
