provocateur
/prəˌvɑkəˈtɜr/
noun
- A person who deliberately stirs up trouble, controversy, or strong reactions, often for political or social reasons.
- She was known as a provocateur in the art world, creating works that challenged traditional values.
- The protest was peaceful until a provocateur started shouting insults at the police.
- Undercover agents sometimes act as provocateurs to incite illegal activity.
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