noun
- a person who deliberately behaves controversially in order to provoke others or bring about political or social change
Examples
- The political provocateur stirred up controversy with his inflammatory speeches.
- She was known as a provocateur who challenged traditional academic thinking.
- The artist acted as a cultural provocateur, pushing boundaries with each new exhibition.
- Police suspected he was an agent provocateur trying to incite violence at the peaceful protest.
- The provocateur’s comments were designed to spark debate about social inequality.
- Critics dismissed him as merely a provocateur seeking attention rather than genuine reform.