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

The order is the latest in a long-running SEBI probe into Zee’s promoters.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Lollapalooza’s promoter, C3 Presents, is now on the hook for the cleanup, including what could be a costly restoration of Grant Park’s grass, which had disappeared under the crowds by the festival’s third day.

— Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of promoter

Noun

Naturally, Cornyn’s increasing role as a White House agitator and swing vote hasn’t gone over well with the MAGA base.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Some of the speculation comes from state workers who are unhappy with the governor’s decision, the moderator said, but the subreddit’s activity also attracts outside agitators who are obviously not government employees.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of agitator

Noun

The company said the program builds on its earlier subsonic and supersonic flight-testing work, including the STARLAUNCH 1 demonstrator.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
The demonstrator is currently undergoing final preparations for its first flight in New York.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

Definition of demonstrator

Noun

The bill’s legislative proponents argue the measure is a win for taxpayers, citing reductions in the cost of homeownership while maintaining funding for schools and other essential services.

— Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Those lawmakers pressed legislative leaders to revisit that exemption this year, and SB-954 is the resulting compromise, its proponents say.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of proponent

Noun

Freezing dormant coins, supporters argue, beats letting a future quantum thief drain them and dump them on the market.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
After spending last summer in the heat of Hong Kong and South Korea, where the Tottenham supporter base is large and fervent, opting for Australia and New Zealand offered a welcome change of pace.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of supporter

Noun

Music, Fashion, Film is a definite left-turn from the pop provocateur’s recent work, but its earnest blend of cheek and vulnerability is Charli through and through.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
Until, that is, the play’s rather retrograde climax, when the playwright’s provocateur wildness goes limp.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of provocateur

Noun

While at the park, he’s caught in a police sweep and counterprotest that turns violent; one protester’s eye is liquefied.

— Carolyn Kellogg, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
In late May, a video spread across Albanian social media of private security guards dragging a protester across the beach at the wetlands.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

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