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Synonyms of provocateur

5 similar words

Another word for provocateur is provoker. Other synonyms of provocateur are provocant and provocator.

Synonyms and similar words for provocateur

nounOne who engages in provocative behavior.

nounAn undercover agent who incites suspected persons to partake in or commit criminal acts.

Meaning of provocateur

  1. noun One who engages in provocative behavior.
  2. noun An undercover agent who incites suspected persons to partake in or commit criminal acts.

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Questions about synonyms of provocateur

What is another word for provocateur?
Provocateur has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as provoker, provocant and provocator.
What does provocateur mean?
Provocateur means one who engages in provocative behavior.

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