Synonyms for instigator
in·sti·ga·tor

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1. instigatornoun

   Synonyms:
   initiator

2. instigatornoun

   A person who intentionally incites or starts something, especially one that starts trouble.

   Synonyms:
   initiator

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. instigator

   Synonyms:
   adversary, antagonist, betrayer, chief, commander, enemy, foe, hinderer, leader, opponent, opposer, principal, rival

   Antonyms:
   abetter, abettor, accessory, accomplice, ally, assistant, associate, attendant, coadjutor, colleague, companion, confederate, follower, helper, henchman, participator, partner, retainer

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. instigator, provoker, inciter, instigant, firebrandnoun

   someone who deliberately foments trouble

   "she was the instigator of their quarrel"

   Synonyms:
   inciter, firebrand, brand, provoker, initiator, instigant

2. instigator, initiatornoun

   a person who initiates a course of action

   Synonyms:
   inciter, firebrand, provoker, initiator, instigant

Matched Categories

1. • Leader

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1. List of paraphrases for "instigator":

   abettor, mastermind, promoter, initiator

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How to use instigator in a sentence?

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