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Noun. 1. provoker-someone who deliberately foments trouble; she was the instigator of their quarrel. inciter, instigant, instigator, firebrand. ringleader-a person who leads (especially in illicit activities). bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler-someone who deliberately stirs up trouble.oun. 1. provoker-someone who deliberately foments trouble; she was the instigator of their quarrel. inciter, instigant, instigator, firebrand. ringleader-a person who leads (especially in illicit activities). bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler-someone who deliberately stirs up trouble.
eÂ·licÂ·it. tr.v. eÂ·licÂ·itÂ·ed, eÂ·licÂ·itÂ·ing, eÂ·licÂ·its. To call forth, draw out, or provoke (a response or reaction, for example): Interrogators were reportedly frustrated by their inability to elicit useful information from him (Jane Mayer). See Synonyms at evoke.