a person who intentionally encourages people to do something illegal, usually so that they can be arrested

Was she a true progressive, or a provocateur working undercover?

Community leaders worry about far-right provocateurs from anti-immigrant groups. 社区领导担心来自反移民团体的极右翼煽动者。

someone who intentionally causes arguments or discussions, or intentionally makes other people feel angry, offended, or uncomfortable

He is a provocateur not afraid of confronting his own audience. 他很爱挑衅，不怕得罪观众。