Synonyms of instigator

instigator

noun

as in proponent

a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent

an instigator who always managed to be innocently standing by once the fighting began

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proponent
• inciter
• supporter
• promoter
• advocate
• rebel
• fomenter
• agitator
• provocateur
• firebrand
• demonstrator
• apostle
• protester
• insurgent
• demagogue
• exciter
• incendiary
• kindler
• rabble-rouser
• revolutionary
• reformer
• demagog
• champion
• provoker
• troublemaker
• objector
• exponent
• protestor
• radical
• booster
• reformist
• picketer
• marcher
• extremist
• subversive
• insurrectionist
• persuader
• alarmist
• revolutionist
• prompter
• backer
• prodder
• agent provocateur
• revolter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peacemaker
• reconciler
• uniter

• peacemaker
• reconciler
• uniter