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Synonyms & Antonyms of agent provocateur
as in revolter, fomenter
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for agent provocateur
- alarmist,
- extremist,
- insurgent,
- insurrectionist,
- radical,
- rebel,
- revolter,
- revolutionary,
- revolutionist,
- subversive,
- troublemaker
- advocate,
- apostle,
- backer,
- booster,
- champion,
- exponent,
- persuader,
- promoter,
- proponent,
- reformer,
- reformist,
- supporter
- agitator,
- demagogue
- (also demagog),
- exciter,
- firebrand,
- fomenter,
- incendiary,
- inciter,
- instigator,
- kindler,
- provocateur,
- rabble-rouser
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The first known use of agent provocateur was in 1845
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