Synonyms of the word

provoker

• n. A person who provokes; a troublemaker.

firebrand

• n. An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.
• n. A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

inciter

• n. One who incites.

instigator

• n. A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.

mischief-maker

• n. A person who makes mischief.

troublemaker

• n. One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.
• n. A complainer.

troubler

• n. One who, or that which, troubles; a disturber.