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Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word provocateur, which means one who provokes or incites action. Find out the difference between provocateur and agent provocateur, and explore related phrases and articles.
A provocateur is a person who intentionally encourages or causes illegal or controversial actions or reactions. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its usage in different contexts.
Provocator is another name for provocateur, a person who behaves controversially to provoke reactions. Learn more about the word frequency, pronunciation, collocations and grammar of provocator.
Provocateur definition: a person who provokes trouble, causes dissension, or the like; agitator.. See examples of PROVOCATEUR used in a sentence.
Find 47 words that mean provocateur, a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent, and their opposites. Learn more about the definition, usage, and related articles of provocateur.
provocateur in British English. (prəˌvɒkəˈtɜː ), provocator (ˈprɒvəˌkeɪtə ) or provoker (prəˈvəʊkə ) noun. a person who deliberately behaves controversially in order to provoke argument or other strong reactions.
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1. provocateur - a secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts. agent provocateur. intelligence agent, intelligence officer, operative, secret agent - a person secretly employed in espionage for a government.
