Agent
Agent noun - Something used to achieve an end.
Usage example: the Church has been the traditional agent for social justice in impoverished countries
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Instigator and agent are semantically related In some cases you can use "Instigator" instead a noun "Agent".
Instigator
Instigator noun - A person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent.
Agent and instigator are semantically related in initiator topic. Sometimes you can use "Agent" instead a noun "Instigator".
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