provoker

Definitions

A person or thing that incites, stimulates, or stirs someone to action or feeling.

One who deliberately causes annoyance, anger, or a reaction in others.

Examples

The constant heckler acted as a deliberate provoker, trying to incite a reaction from the speaker.

He was known as a notorious provoker who enjoyed stirring up arguments among his colleagues.

The subtle provoker whispered rumors into the crowd, hoping to spark a heated confrontation.

Synonyms

instigator inciter agitator goad stimulator firebrand troublemaker

Antonyms

pacifier peacemaker soother conciliator mediator appeaser calmer