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Meaning of "provocateur" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PROVOCATEUR

provocateur  [prəˌvɒkəˈtɜː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROVOCATEUR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Provocateur is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PROVOCATEUR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Agent provocateur (disambiguation)

An agent provocateur is a person employed to act undercover to entice or provoke another person to commit an illegal or rash act. Agent provocateur or Provocateur may also refer to: ▪ Agent Provocateur, by Foreigner ▪ Agent Provocateur, a UK electronica band ▪ Agent Provocateur, a British lingerie brand ▪ Provocateur or Agent Provocateur, a 1998 movie directed by Jim Donovan...

Definition of provocateur in the English dictionary

The definition of provocateur in the dictionary is a person who deliberately behaves controversially in order to provoke argument or other strong reactions.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROVOCATEUR


auteur
ɔːˈtɜː
cointer
ˌkəʊɪnˈtɜː
conglomerateur
kənˌɡlɒmərəˈtɜː
deter
dɪˈtɜː
disinter
ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː
frotteur
frɒˈtɜː
hauteur
əʊˈtɜː
inter
ɪnˈtɜː
prosateur
ˌprəʊzæˈtɜː
raconteur
ˌrækɒnˈtɜː
rapporteur
ˌræpɔːˈtɜː
reinter
ˌriːɪnˈtɜː
restauranteur
ˌrestərɒnˈtɜː
restaurateur
ˌrɛstərəˈtɜː
saboteur
ˌsæbəˈtɜː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROVOCATEUR

provocable
provocant
provocation
provocative
provocatively
provocativeness
provocator
provocatory
provokable
provoke
provokement
provoker
provoking
provokingly
provolone
provost
provost court
provost guard
provost marshal
provostry

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROVOCATEUR

affaire d´honneur
affaires d´honneur
agent provocateur
amateur
Bonheur
chauffeur
Coeur
colporteur
douceur
entrepreneur
grandeur
hunt saboteur
longueur
masseur
monsieur
Pasteur
radio amateur
secateur
shamateur
voyeur

Synonyms and antonyms of provocateur in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «provocateur» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROVOCATEUR

Find out the translation of provocateur to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of provocateur from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «provocateur» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

挑衅
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

provocador
570 millions of speakers

English

provocateur
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खास आदमी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

محرض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

провокатор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

provocador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উসকানিদাতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

provocateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Provokateur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Provokateur
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

工作員
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그래피티의 영웅
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Provocateur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khích
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாட்டிற்காக உளவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रोव्हेटियर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

provokatör
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

provocateur
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prowokator
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

провокатор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Provocateur
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προβοκάτορας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

provocateur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

provokatör
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

provokatør
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of provocateur

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROVOCATEUR»

The term «provocateur» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.347 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROVOCATEUR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «provocateur» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «provocateur» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about provocateur

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROVOCATEUR»

Discover the use of provocateur in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to provocateur and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Provocateur: Images of Women and Minorities in Advertising
In the third edition of Provocateur, sociologist Anthony Cortese offers an in-depth critical analysis of modern advertising_perhaps the most powerful cultural and economic institution.
Anthony J. Cortese, 2007
2
E-Learning Provocateur
Thought-provoking musings by the provocative e-learning blogger, covering a range of themes in the modern workplace: social media, learning theory, pedagogy, instructional design, learning styles, blended learning, informal learning, mobile ...
Ryan Tracey, 2011
3
Justice Provocateur: Jane Tennison and Policing in Prime Suspect
Justice Provocateur focuses on Prime Suspect, a popular British television film series starring Oscar and Emmy award-winning actress Helen Mirren as fictional London policewoman Jane Tennison.
Gray Cavender, Nancy C. Jurik, 2012
4
Carmine Infantino: Penciler, Publisher, Provocateur
Carmine Infantino is the artistic and publishing visionary whose mark on the comic book industry pushed conventional boundaries.
Jim Amash, Eric Nolen-Weathington, 2010
5
Pierre Bourdieu: Agent Provocateur
The French social theorist Pierre Bourdieu is now recognized as leading intellectual of the late twentieth century, and one whose ideas are very much relevant for the twenty-first.
Michael Grenfell, 2004
6
Agent Provocateur: Confessions: A Collection of Erotic Fiction
Chosen for their escapism, indulgence and pursuit of the erotic, these stories explore the sensual and sexual yearnings of a woman who is sexy, provocative, and strong-minded---even if she keeps it under cover.
Agent Provocateur, 2007
7
Agent Provocateur: 69 : Soixante Neuf
Turn the book over and delve into the ''black'' side and tales of a darker nature ensue. Illustrated throughout with erotic line drawings, this book is truly an object of desire.
Agent Provocateur, 2009
8
Provocateur
This novel is about "girl power". In the "battle of the sexes", girls win.Provocateur explores that aspect of the human experience that surrounds the age-old contest between men and women.
Charles D. Martin, 2012
9
The Philosopher and the Provocateur: The Correspondence of ...
In their letters Maritain and Alinsky offer each other personal expressions of strong mutual support - as well as judicious warnings and slightly apprehensive distancing - for the different works each had undertaken at various times in his ...
Jacques Maritain, Saul David Alinsky, Bernard E. Doering, 1994
10
Hollywood Agent Provocateur
Haynes gives an interesting portrayal of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, as well as the seedy side. Much is based on events that really occurred, embellished with the author's own creative interpretation.
Mitch Haynes, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROVOCATEUR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term provocateur is used in the context of the following news items.
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Investor 3i holding on to its underwear with Agent Provocateur
However, Agent Provocateur enjoyed a stellar 2014 with sales up 20 per cent in the nine months to end of December, with like-for-like sales up 8 per cent and ... «The Independent, Apr 15»
2
Brittany Bader 'hit in the head with a wine glass by another woman …
Brittany Bader, who is signed to Model Mayhem, was partying Saturday at Provocateur, an invite-only club inside the Gansevoort Hotel in the Meatpacking ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
3
'Law & Order: SVU' Season 16: Episode 11 'Agent Provocateur' Recap
On the show's 11th episode titled "Agent Provocateur," the series explores how powerful the paparazzi and gossip websites are nowadays. The episode starts ... «Christian Post, Jan 15»
4
Exclusive: Naomi Campbell Looks Better Than Ever for Agent …
At 44 years old, the veteran model is every bit as bodacious as ever, and these Agent Provocateur Spring 2015 campaign images are the proof. “It's great to be ... «Style.com, Dec 14»
5
Abbey Clancy turns Agent Provocateur in aid of breast cancer …
Scouse beauty Abbey Clancy showed off her model credentials on Monday when she slipped into a very sexy outfit in aid of breast cancer awareness month. «Mirror.co.uk, Oct 14»
6
Zachary Quinto On 'Provocateur' James Franco
James Franco has been called a lot of things in his time, not all of them flattering. And now Zachary Quinto has labelled the maverick movie star a "provocateur", ... «MTV UK, Sep 14»
7
Owner of Lingerie Chain Agent Provocateur Said to Hire Goldman to …
Over two decades, Agent Provocateur has become one of the best-known purveyors of high-end lingerie, thanks in part to notoriously risqué advertising. «New York Times, Aug 14»
8
Agent Provocateur's creative director on what not to do when buying …
Sarah Shotton, creative director of Agent Provocateur, started as a shop assistant (or as they call them 'Agents') in the lingerie label's Soho, London, store 10 ... «Vogue Australia, Aug 14»
9
Agent Provocateur Dressed Up For £200m Sale
Agent Provocateur Dressed Up For £200m Sale. One of the lingerie sector's most prominent names is poised to be put up for sale for more than £200m, Sky ... «Sky News, Jul 14»
10
Penelope Cruz directs another sexy film for Agent Provocateur
The Spanish actress is back as the director of the rather risky film to promote the autumn/winter 2014 collection L'Agent by Agent Provocateur, the lingerie line ... «The Independent, Jul 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Provocateur [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/provocateur>. Apr 2024 ».
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