Instigant (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who deliberately foments trouble; "she was the instigator of their quarrel".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The neighbor was known to be an instigator of conflicts in the community, often stirring up trouble between families.
- Her constant meddling made her an instigator of tension between her siblings.
- The politician was accused of being an instigator of the violent protests that broke out after his speech.
- In her role as an undercover agent, she played the part of an instigator, trying to provoke a reaction from the suspects.
- The journalist's provocative article was seen as the work of an instigator, deliberately trying to inflame passions among the public.