2
originator
2
planner
2
primum mobile(noun, expression, cause, mover)
2
prompter(noun, motive)
2
raiser
2
sire
2
stimulator
1
master craftsman
1
meddler
1
nuisance
1
organiser
1
parent
1
partisan(radical, reactionary, leftist, malcontent, agitator)
1
partner in crime(person, character, crime, violation)
1
past master
1
persuader
1
producer
1
propagandist(radical, partisan, reactionary, leftist, malcontent)
1
proposer
1
punk(noun, informal)
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