Instigator

//ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə//

Word Type

Noun

The word "instigator" can be used as a noun.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bad hat initiator leader mischief-maker person trouble maker troublemaker troubler

Type Of (IsA)

leader troublemaker

Related Terms

instigate instigation

Related Terms

create incite instigate instigation intentionally trouble

Synonym Network

inciter initiator troublemaker

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