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make trouble

VERB

act up (misbehave)

Synonyms

WEAK

act out be bad be out of line behave badly carry on fool around horseplay misbehave rebel set a bad example show off

Antonyms

WEAK

behave

VERB

misbehave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act up fool around trespass

STRONG

deviate fail misconduct offend roughhouse sin transgress

WEAK

be at fault be bad be dissolute be guilty be immoral be indecorous be insubordinate be mischievous be out of line be out of order be reprehensible bend the law carry on cut up do evil do wrong get into mischief go astray go wrong sow wild oats take a wrong turn

Antonyms

STRONG

behave obey

Example Sentences

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They’ll make mistakes, they’ll make sacrifices, they’ll make trouble, though no trouble that can’t be fixed with an apology or checkbook or someone to bail them out.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025

“We know all too well that if someone is determined to make trouble, they will do their best to make trouble.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

"As I saw the police van approaching, I was preparing what I was going to say so that I wouldn't appear as someone aggressive or who wants to make trouble," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2023

"Their overriding message is - do not make trouble," he added.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2022

Nobody wanted trouble, nobody wanted to make trouble, nobody wanted a showdown.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

make trouble

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