Stirrer-up

Pronunciation: /ˈstɝɹɚ- ˈəp/

Stirrer-up (noun)

  1. A person who encourages arguments or conflict, often by provoking others.
  2. A person who urges people to act, especially in protests or campaigns.
  3. An older term for someone who stirs up public feeling or unrest.

Examples

  • The stirrer-up keeps starting arguments at work.
  • Everyone avoids the stirrer-up when tensions rise.