Associations to the word «Provocateur»

Wiktionary

PROVOCATEUR, noun. One who engages in provocative behavior.
PROVOCATEUR, noun. An undercover agent who incites suspected persons to partake in or commit criminal acts.

Dictionary definition

PROVOCATEUR, noun. A secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts.

Wise words

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