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INSTIGATOR

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Instigator.

How to pronounce instigator:

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Instigator - as a noun

Someone who deliberately foments trouble

Example: "She was the instigator of their quarrel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
firebrandinciterinstigantprovoker
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bad hatmischief-makertrouble makertroublemakertroubler
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who initiates a course of action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
initiator
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leader
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The instigator of the conflict was a rival gang member."
"She was accused of being the instigator behind the company's downfall."
"The teacher identified the instigator of the classroom disruption."
"He is known to be an instigator of political unrest."
"The instigator of the protest rally was arrested by the police."
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Word Game Points

Is INSTIGATOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, instigator is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSTIGATOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INSTIGATOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instigator is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSTIGATOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is INSTIGATOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instigator is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSTIGATOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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