agitator

/ˈædʒɪtətər/ or /ˈædʒɪtˌeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who stirs up trouble or conflict; an agent or device that stirs or agitates a liquid or gas

“The social activist was seen as an agitator by the government, which sought to silence her.”

Synonyms

  • agitator
  • provocateur
  • troublemaker

Antonyms

  • pacifier
  • soother