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AGENT PROVOCATEUR Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase agent provocateur. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase agent provocateur. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for AGENT PROVOCATEUR

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provocateur
nounn
noun

• a secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts

agitator
nounn
noun

• one who agitates; a political troublemaker

inciter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who deliberately foments trouble

instigator
nounn
noun

• someone who deliberately foments trouble

• a person who initiates a course of action

troublemaker
nounn
noun

• someone who deliberately stirs up trouble

Best Hypernyms For AGENT PROVOCATEUR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for agent provocateur, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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operative
Phrases (3)
intelligence agentintelligence officersecret agent

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