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- [in-sti-geyt]
- /ˈɪn stɪˌgeɪt/
- /ˈɪn.stɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sti-geyt]
- /ˈɪn stɪˌgeɪt/
Definitions of instigator word
- verb with object instigator to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel. 1
- verb with object instigator to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course: to instigate the people to revolt. 1
- noun instigator A person who brings about or initiates something. 1
- noun instigator person who initiates sth 1
- noun instigator troublemaker 1
- countable noun instigator The instigator of an event is the person who causes it to happen. 0
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Origin of instigator
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin instīgātus past participle of instīgāre to goad on, impel, equivalent to in- in-2 + -stīg- goad, prick (akin to stigma, stick2) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Instigator
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
instigator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instigator
noun instigator
- ringleader — a person who leads others, especially in opposition to authority, law, etc.: a ringleader of revolutionary activities.
- meddler — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
- knave — an unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest person.
- rabble-rouser — a person who stirs up the passions or prejudices of the public, usually for his or her own interests; demagogue.
- firebrand — a piece of burning wood or other material.
Antonyms for instigator
noun instigator
- conciliator — a person who conciliates.
- make-peace — a peacemaker.
- appeaser — to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe: to appease an angry king.
- pacifier — a person or thing that pacifies.
- peacekeeper — a person who maintains or restores peace and amity; mediator: Mother was the peacekeeper in our family.
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