Provocateur Definition

prō-vŏkə-tûr
provocateurs
noun
provocateurs
Webster's New World
A writer, artist, political activist, etc. whose works, ideas, or activities are regarded as a threat to accepted values or practices.
Webster's New World

One who engages in provocative behavior.

Wiktionary

An undercover agent who incites suspected persons to partake in or commit criminal acts.

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Singular:
provocateur
Plural:
provocateurs

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