Instigator and Protester

Instigator

Instigator noun - A person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent.
Usage example: an instigator who always managed to be innocently standing by once the fighting began

Protester and instigator are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Protester" instead a noun "Instigator".

Protester

Protester noun - Someone who participates in a public display of group feeling.
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Synonyms for Protester

Instigator and protester are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instigator" instead a noun "Protester".

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