Instigator

Synonyms of instigator

• agitator
• inciter
• provoker

Antonyms of instigator

• mediator
• peacemaker
• conciliator

Collocations of instigator

instigator of change

Frequency: 70 %

He was known as the instigator of change within the company.

instigator of trouble

Frequency: 60 %

She was always the instigator of trouble among her friends.

instigator of conflict

Frequency: 50 %

The instigator of conflict in the group was finally identified.

instigator of violence

Frequency: 45 %

The instigator of violence was swiftly removed from the premises.

instigator of rebellion

Frequency: 40 %

He was hailed as the instigator of rebellion against the oppressive regime.

Idiomatic Expressions for instigator

• Phrase: be the instigator of
  Meaning: to be the one who starts or initiates something, often negative
  Usage: She was the instigator of the argument that led to the breakup.