Instigator

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtər/

Definitions of instigator

noun a person who brings about or initiates something, especially a conflict or crime

Example Sentences

A1 The instigator of the food fight was caught and sent to the principal's office.

A2 She was known as the instigator of gossip in the office.

B1 The instigator of the protest was arrested by the police for inciting violence.

B2 The instigator of the conflict between the two countries remains unknown.

C1 The instigator behind the corporate scandal was eventually exposed and faced legal consequences.

C2 As a skilled instigator, he knew how to manipulate situations to his advantage.

Examples of instigator in a Sentence

formal The instigator of the conflict was identified as one of the employees.

informal She's always the instigator of drama in our friend group.

slang Don't be an instigator and stir up trouble.

figurative The new policy acted as an instigator for change within the organization.

Grammatical Forms of instigator

• past tense: instigated
• plural: instigators
• comparative: more instigating
• superlative: most instigating
• present tense: instigates
• future tense: will instigate
• perfect tense: has instigated
• continuous tense: is instigating
• singular: instigator
• positive degree: instigator
• infinitive: to instigate
• gerund: instigating
• participle: instigated

Origin and Evolution of instigator

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'instigator' originated from Latin, derived from the verb 'instigare' meaning 'urge on, incite'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'instigator' has retained its meaning of someone who provokes or initiates a conflict or event, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe someone who encourages or initiates any kind of action or change.