by h.c.m. October 24, 2020

by WobbleDoge August 08, 2017

Someone who challenges an opposing point of view to spark debate, arguement, or controversy on a specific topic.
by Raddude67 October 21, 2017

dev·il's advocate
n.
One who argues against a cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply for the sake of argument or to determine the validity of the cause or position.
n.
One who argues against a cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply for the sake of argument or to determine the validity of the cause or position.
Roman Catholic Church. An official appointed to present arguments against a proposed canonization or beatification.
by Maine Event April 05, 2004

One who argues against a popular cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply to make people discuss and consider it in more detail.
by Jaxi December 26, 2005

by Lucia Alejandra September 01, 2017

One who takes up the opposite argument to another person's statement or position, just to cause a problem for them.
by tired of the devil December 21, 2008
