instigator

First, Satan captured us;then he came to dwell in us as the inciter, the instigator, of our sins;

The instigator of the conflict was identified and reprimanded.

The instigator of the project proposed a bold new idea.

The instigator of the protest was arrested by the police.

She was accused of being the instigator of the rumor.

The instigator behind the scenes remained anonymous.

The instigator of change often faces resistance.

The instigator of the plan was motivated by personal gain.

The instigator of the argument refused to back down.

The instigator of the competition was eager to prove themselves.

The instigator of the rebellion had been planning for months.