"instigator" in German instigator Anzettler Urheber ...stifter Impulsgeber Initiator Detailed translations for "instigator" instigator 1. of sth. negative instigator der Anzettler{masculine} instigator der Urheber{masculine} instigator der ...stifter{masculine} 2. of sth. positive instigator(also: catalyst, source of inspiration) der Impulsgeber{masculine} instigator der Initiator{masculine} English synonyms for "instigator" instigator {n} firebrand inciter initiator instigant provoker