instigator

Meanings

• noun

  A person who initiates or causes something to happen.

  - "The instigator of the prank was never identified."
  - "John was the instigator of the peaceful protest."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

inciter , initiator , troublemaker

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with instigator
stigator , agitator , generator

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Variants

List of all variants of instigator that leads to same result
instigate , instigated , instigates , instigating , instigation , instigations , instigative , instigator , instigators

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Etymology

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From the Latin instigare, meaning to incite or provoke.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'instigator' first appeared in English in the 16th century.

2. The longest word that can be made using the letters in 'instigator' is 'isolating'.

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Related Concepts

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1. provocateur: A person who intentionally provokes or stirs up controversy.

2. instigation: The act of initiating or causing something to happen.

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Culture

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In literature, the instigator is often portrayed as a villain or troublemaker who sets events in motion. In psychology, the term is used to describe someone who provokes another person to react.

How to Memorize "instigator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person lighting a match and striking it, symbolizing the act of initiating an action.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a match being struck or a domino falling and causing a chain reaction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Instigator: I Start New Actions' to remember the meaning of the word.

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