Words and phrases that have a meaning related to instigator: (121 results)
Often used in the same context:
ringleader, aggressor, culprit, initiator, inciter, enforcer, troublemaker, prime mover, retaliator, orchestrator, enabler, agitator, catalyst, motivator, mastermind, provoker, backer, conspirator, disturber, peacemaker, villain, detractor, beneficiary, antagonist, ideologist, abettor, fomenter, facilitator, originator, agent provocateur, supporter, triggerman, intimidator, precursor, provocateur, complainer, figurehead, opposer, perpetrator, proponent, cog, linchpin, villian, antisemite, godfather, participant, architect, contributor, organizer, taunter, element, wrongdoer, disciplinarian, ally, tormentor, transgression, manifestation, stool pigeon, hothead, encourager, inspirer, whipping boy, acolyte, exponent, tormenter, benefactor, impediment, motive, accomplice, loose cannon, coddler, impetus, arbiter, implementer, brushback, mouthpiece, counterchallenge, apologist, patron, syr, sparring partner, theoretician, thug, committer, financer, helper, archenemy, role, aggravator, leaker, focal point, factor, prelude, russophobe, lese majesty, backstabber, confidante, participator, provocation, counterexample, personification, reason, instigators, source, cause, inducement, motivation, determinant, perpetrators, casualty, creators, incentive, mainspring, mover
Appears in the definition of:
aggressor
More general:
Also try:bad hat, leader, mischief-maker, trouble maker
— Adjectives for instigator: chief, prime, principal, main, real, original, primary, sole, major, active, secret, more...
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