EXCITER Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

exciter

noun

ik-ˈsī-tər

Definition of exciter

as in promoter

a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent many of the exciters of the so-called "tax revolt" were actually campaign workers for one of the gubernatorial candidates

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Recent Examples of exciter 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

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Noun

Messina Touring Group, the promoter, said that Kraft — a friend of Sheeran — would not allow the tour to play his venues if Macklemore remained on the bill.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Two vocal supporters of Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra filed a formal campaign finance complaint against his rival, Steve Hilton, on Tuesday over the Republican campaign’s use of paid online promoters.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of promoter

Noun

The incident came as agitators against immigration adopt a confrontational new tactic of trying to stop the boats landing on England’s shores, clashing with police and rescue workers in the process.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Among the agitators were the workers at Sytin’s Moscow publishing house.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of agitator

Noun

The transition from the current demonstrator to a passenger-carrying aircraft will therefore require several additional stages.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
This will be followed by the A2 demonstrator that will upgrade performance and include actual weapons by 2030.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrator

Noun

But the apps’ creators and proponents argued the apps were simply a way for users to avoid contact with law enforcement and bore little difference in how Apple and Google maps let users alert others to police speed traps.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
The bulk of the money raised by the proponents of Proposition 40, which would enact a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires’ assets, appears to have been spent on gathering signatures to qualify the measure for the November ballot.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of proponent

Noun

The rebels have also intensified their attacks across the border into Saudi Arabia, attacking its oil facilities and preventing its tankers from passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, through which around 12% of global trade passes.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
While the British prevailed over the rebels, the uprising laid the foundations for African nationalism.

— Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rebel

Noun

Other supporters argue that adding the ban to the Missouri Constitution would strengthen it.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Two vocal supporters of Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra filed a formal campaign finance complaint against his rival, Steve Hilton, on Tuesday over the Republican campaign’s use of paid online promoters.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of supporter

Noun

Some of Abiy’s critics now see him as a provocateur whose actions could lead to hostilities in the Horn of Africa.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Linnetz relishes in his identity as a provocateur, a detail about him which has, in fact, produced more viral moments in five years than most people have in their entire career as a designer.

— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of provocateur

Noun

During the second protester’s interruptions, Vance stressed the difference between Democrats and Republicans on issues such as policing and education.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
The brand also saw a higher rate of social mentions on X (Twitter) and an influx of comments on Instagram, surrounding the PETA incident involving CFDA chief executive officer Steven Kolb and a protester.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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