die Provokante
Translation
female provocateur
Examples
Sie ist in der Kunstszene als Provokante bekannt.
She is known as a female provocateur in the art scene.
Die Rede der Provokante sorgte für Unruhe.
The female provocateur's speech caused unrest.
Grammar Patterns
to be known as ((sth.)) She is known as a provocateur.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Agitatorin, die Aufwieglerin
Etymology
From the verb 'provozieren' (to provoke), from Latin 'prōvocāre' (to call forth).
Memory Tips
Directly related to the English word 'provoke'. Think of a person who provokes a reaction.