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noun
- 1. a person employed to induce others to break the law so that they can be convicted.
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PROVOCATEUR definition: 1. a person who intentionally encourages people to do something illegal, usually so that they can…. Learn more.
Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of provocateur, a word for one who provokes or incites action. Find out the difference between provocateur and agent provocateur, and see related phrases and articles.
Provocateur definition: a person who provokes trouble, causes dissension, or the like; agitator.. See examples of PROVOCATEUR used in a sentence.
provocateur in American English. (prəˌvɑkəˈtɜr ; proʊˌvɑkəˈtɜr ) noun. 1. short for. agent provocateur. 2. a writer, artist, political activist, etc. whose works, ideas, or activities are regarded as a threat to accepted values or practices.
A complete guide to the word "PROVOCATEUR": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Definition of provocateur noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for PROVOCATEUR: rebel, promoter, agitator, proponent, firebrand, supporter, protester, demagogue; Antonyms of PROVOCATEUR: peacemaker, reconciler, uniter
