incensor

/ɪnsɛnˈsɔr, ɪnˈsɛn.sɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who incites or encourages others to take violent or destructive action, especially against a government or institution.

“The authorities arrested the incensor who had been spreading subversive propaganda online.”

2. verb

To incite or encourage others to take violent or destructive action, especially against a government or institution.

“The government accused the activist of incensing the mob to riot in the streets.”

Synonyms

  • agitator
  • agitpropery

Antonyms

  • conciliator
  • pacifier