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Meaning of troublemaker
A person who causes trouble or difficulty for others, often deliberately.
Etymology of troublemaker
The word "troublemaker" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the combination of "trouble" (meaning difficulty or disturbance) and "maker" (meaning a person who creates or causes something)
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who intentionally cause chaos, unrest, or conflict, often for personal gain or to challenge authority
Synonyms
troublemaker
agitator
provocateur
instigator
stirrer
mischief-maker
rabble-rouser
firebrand
incendiary
rebel
nonconformist
dissenter
revolutionary
activist
radical
militant
subversive
insurgent
mutineer
renegade
outlaw
hoodlum
thug
vandal
hooligan
delinquent
troublemaker
pest
nuisance
annoyance
plague
scourge
bane
pestilence
affliction
curse
torment
harasser
teaser
bully
tyrant
oppressor
persecutor
Definitions
- A person who deliberately causes annoyance or difficulty for others
- * Someone who causes trouble or discord, often by inciting or provoking others
Usage Examples
- The new employee was labeled a troublemaker after consistently challenging the company's policies and procedures
- * The politician was accused of being a troublemaker for stirring up controversy and dividing the community