provoker

Noun

Meaning

someone who deliberately foments trouble

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

firebrand instigator inciter instigant wolf guardian egger brand defender protector incendiary mover aggressor actuator assailant
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Antonyms

guardian ponce agent champion advocate defender
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Hypernyms

mischief-maker bad hat troubler troublemaker trouble maker

Hyponyms

ringleader

Examples

she was the instigator of their quarrel Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

provoked provokee provokement provoking provoking doubt provokingly