instigator Definition

initiator, inciter, provoker, firebrand, instigant, catalyst, mastermind, abettor, perpetrator, promoter, sponsor, advocate, driver, developer, origin, ringleader, troublemaker, culprit, aggressor, agitator, facilitator, enforcer, motivator, conspirator, orchestrator, disturber, provocateur, enabler, originator, ideologist, peacemaker, accomplice, inspirer, detractor, wrongdoer, complainer, provocation, tormentor, encourager, prime mover, retaliator, backer, villain, beneficiary, antagonist, fomenter, seditionary, makebate, agent provocateur, supporter, triggerman, intimidator, precursor, figurehead, opposer, proponent, cog, linchpin, villian, antisemite, godfather, participant, architect, contributor, organizer, taunter, element, disciplinarian, ally, transgression, manifestation, stool pigeon, hothead, whipping boy, acolyte, exponent, tormenter, benefactor, impediment, motive, loose cannon, coddler, impetus, arbiter, implementer, brushback, mouthpiece, counterchallenge, apologist, patron, syr, sparring partner, theoretician, thug, committer, financer, helper, archenemy, unwelcome person, role,