instigator
UK/'ɪnstɪɡetɚ/US/'instigeitә/
C2
Definitions
n.
A person who provokes or stirs up trouble or action.
煽动者，教唆者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinstigatenot, opposite of
+
-orstand, set, place
=instigator
instigate + -or (one who does) = the one holding the goad — the person who stirs others into action or trouble.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Police identified him as the main instigator of the protest.