Meaning of the word provocateur in English
What does provocateur mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
provocateur
US /proʊˌvɑː.kəˈtɝː/
UK /prəˌvɒk.əˈtɜːr/
Noun
a person who intentionally encourages people to do something illegal, usually so that they can be arrested:
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Was she a true progressive, or a provocateur working undercover?