ringleader

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ring·lead·er (r

A person who leads others, especially in illicit or informal activities.

ringleader [ˈrɪŋˌliːdə]

a person who leads others in any kind of unlawful or mischievous activity

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Noun

ringleader - a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)

inciter, instigant, instigator, provoker, firebrand - someone who deliberately foments trouble; "she was the instigator of their quarrel"

Translations

ringleader [ˈrɪŋˌliːdəʳ] N → cabecilla mf

ringleader [ˈrɪŋliːdə^r] n → chef mf, meneur/euse m/f

ringleader

n → Anführer(in) m(f)

ringleader [ˈrɪŋˌliːdəʳ] n (of gang) → capobanda m/f

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