instigator

/ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/noun

High School

A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.

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Synonyms

agitator bad boy bad news bear bhoy blackguard booger boot boy bovver boy brat brawler breedbate buffoon bugger bully

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

aviator educator elevator operator radiator locator actuator agitator animator emulator

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

ian iba ibm ibn ice ich icy ida ide ido

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aug git got exit gant gate gets gust guts gutt

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