Instigator ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Instigator ( noun )

1. A person who incites or initiates an action or event, especially a disturbance or trouble.
2. A person who stimulates or excites something.

Origin:

From latin instigatōr, from instigāre ("to incite, urge o.n")

Examples:

1. The instigator of the riots was never found.
2. He was labeled as the instigator of the feud between the two families.
3. She was the instigator of the project, but her colleagues were the ones who brought it to completion.
4. The instigator of the rebellion was captured and punished.
5. He was the instigator of the revolution that led to the overthrow of the government.

(As a verb)

Instigator ( verb )

1. A person who incites or initiates an action or event, especially a disturbance or trouble.
2. A person who stimulates or excites something.

Origin:

From latin instigatōr, from instigāre ("to incite, urge o.n")

Examples:

1. The instigator of the riots was never found.
2. He was labeled as the instigator of the feud between the two families.
3. She was the instigator of the project, but her colleagues were the ones who brought it to completion.
4. The instigator of the rebellion was captured and punished.
5. He was the instigator of the revolution that led to the overthrow of the government.