provocateur in Spanish
provocateur in Spanish is provocador, agente provocador — provocateur means someone who deliberately says or does things to stir up a reaction, argument, or controversy.
provocateur in Spanish
provocador
One who engages in provocative behavior.
agente provocador
An undercover agent who incites suspected persons to partake in or commit criminal acts.
What does "provocateur" mean?
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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."
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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 Spanish?
"provocateur" in Spanish is provocador, agente provocador. 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 Spanish, "provocateur" is provocador, agente provocador.
Are there other ways to say "provocateur" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "provocateur": provocador, agente provocador.
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