exciter

noun

ex·​cit·​er ik-ˈsī-tər 

1

: one that excites

2

a

: a generator or battery that supplies the electric current used to produce the magnetic field in another generator or motor

b

: an electrical oscillator that generates the carrier frequency (as for a radio transmitter)

Synonyms

• promoter
• agitator
• demonstrator
• proponent
• rebel
• protester
• supporter
• apostle
• provocateur
• instigator
• firebrand
• insurgent
• demagogue
• demagog

Examples of exciter in a Sentence

many of the exciters of the so-called “tax revolt” were actually campaign workers for one of the gubernatorial candidates

Recent Examples on the Web

Up to 42 speakers include exciters in the concept-y seats, with Dolby Atmos capabilities and another seven projectors intended to create a fully immersive environment. —Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exciter

• firefighter
• igniter
• lamplighter
• reciter
• screenwriter
• scriptwriter
• songwriter
• sportswriter
• typewriter
• biter
• brighter
• fighter