troublemaker

[truhb-uhl-mey-ker]

noun

1. a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.

   Synonyms: rabble-rouser, inciter, fomenter, instigator

troublemaker

/ ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. a person who makes trouble, esp between people

Other Word Forms

• troublemaking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of troublemaker¹

First recorded in 1910–15; trouble + maker

Example Sentences

“It’s better to be an ally than a troublemaker,” he said.

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It gave support to all sorts of troublemakers, including some who really did advocate political violence.

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Sharp’s strategy reminds me of a prediction Charley Richardson, a very good troublemaker who co-founded Military Families Speak Out, made to me long ago.

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“My Poll Numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up, significantly, since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain ‘troublemakers.’

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Conscientious employees are often stereotyped as disgruntled, mentally ill or troublemakers who are out for fame, profit or revenge.

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Related Words

• agitator