provocateurs

[US]/[prɒvəˈkeɪtəz]/
[UK]/[proʊˈvoʊkeɪtərz]/

Translation

n.People who deliberately provoke others into anger or argument.; A person hired to cause trouble or disruption, especially at a political rally or demonstration.; Someone who incites or encourages a reaction, often negative.

Phrases & Collocations

political provocateurs

online provocateurs

provoking provocateurs

avoid provocateurs

identifying provocateurs

dealing with provocateurs

professional provocateurs

exposing provocateurs

hiring provocateurs

stopping provocateurs

Example Sentences

the online forum was filled with provocateurs trying to start arguments.

we suspected several provocateurs were deliberately spreading misinformation.

the protest was infiltrated by provocateurs seeking to discredit the movement.

experienced investigators quickly identified the provocateurs in the crowd.

the politician accused his rivals of employing provocateurs to disrupt the rally.

social media platforms struggle to identify and remove provocateurs.

the journalist warned of the dangers of being misled by provocateurs.

the security team monitored for provocateurs at the sporting event.

he was dismissed from the company for acting as a provocateur.

the police questioned individuals suspected of being political provocateurs.

the organization hired consultants to counter the actions of online provocateurs.

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