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provocateur in Dutch

provocateur in Dutch is provocateur, agent-provocateur — provocateur means someone who deliberately says or does things to stir up a reaction, argument, or controversy.

provocateur in Dutch

provocateur
noun
One who engages in provocative behavior.
agent-provocateur
noun
An undercover agent who incites suspected persons to partake in or commit criminal acts.

What does "provocateur" mean?

  1. noun Someone who deliberately says or does things to stir up a reaction, argument, or controversy.
    "The columnist built his career as a provocateur, courting outrage with every article."
  2. noun An undercover agent who encourages people under suspicion to commit a crime so they can be caught.
    "Police later admitted the man had been an agent provocateur planted to incite violence."
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provocateur in a sentence

  • The columnist built his career as a provocateur, courting outrage with every article.
  • Police later admitted the man had been an agent provocateur planted to incite violence.

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What is "provocateur" in Dutch?

"provocateur" in Dutch is provocateur, agent-provocateur. provocateur means: Someone who deliberately says or does things to stir up a reaction, argument, or controversy.

How do you use "provocateur" in a sentence?

Example: "The columnist built his career as a provocateur, courting outrage with every article." In Dutch, "provocateur" is provocateur, agent-provocateur.

Are there other ways to say "provocateur" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "provocateur": provocateur, agent-provocateur.

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