engenderer

/ɛnˈdʒɛndərər/

Definitions

1. noun

One that causes or gives rise to something, especially a feeling, action, or situation.

“The politician’s words served as an engenderer of public debate on the sensitive issue.”

2. noun

A person or thing that produces or gives rise to something, especially a particular quality or feeling.

“The novel’s themes of love and loss can be seen as an engenderer of empathy in its readers.”

Synonyms

  • generator
  • instigator
  • provoker

Antonyms

  • calmer
  • soother