ringleader

/ˈrɪŋˌlidər/
/ˈrɪŋlidə/
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Other forms: ringleaders

Definitions of ringleader
  1. noun
    a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)
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    type of:
    firebrand, inciter, instigant, instigator, provoker
    someone who deliberately foments trouble
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