occasioner

/ɔːˈsɪʃənər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who brings about or causes something, especially an event.

“The occasioner of the argument was a misinterpreted joke.”

2. verb

to bring about or cause something, especially an event.

“The politician occasioned a stir with her controversial speech.”

Synonyms

  • causer
  • initiator

Antonyms

  • hinderer
  • obstructer