troublemaker

Noun

Meaning

One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.

A complainer.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

joker whistler wildcat rascal imp scamp rotter shaker vandal gremlin carper polly rogue challenger brat
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Antonyms

composer peacemaker solver conciliator matchmaker fixer
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Hypernyms

persona non grata

Hyponyms

heller firebrand hellhound devil instigator agitator

Related terms

troubleshooter troubleshooting troublemaking

Phrases with the word

charming troublemaker

Examples

If you aren't a peacemaker at least don't be a troublemaker. Isaac the Syrian

I was a born troublemaker and might as well earn a living at it. Bill Mauldin

I think, that it is our common duty from now on to stop Chinese penetration of the international Communist movement and in relation to Western powers to show China as the main present and future troublemaker. Ivan Agayants

Wisdom. No match for the troublemaker Curiosity. David Brin

Few novels or plays could exist without at least one troublemaker in the group, and perhaps life couldn't either. Mignon McLaughlin

The way of the troublemaker is thorny. Native American Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Troublefield troublefree troubleless troublemaking troublement troublemonger