troublemakers

NOUN

person who causes a problem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitator

STRONG

firebrand gremlin heel hellion incendiary inciter instigator meddler mischief-maker nuisance phony punk rabble-rouser rascal recreant snake weasel

WEAK

agent provocateur bad actor inflamer loose cannon smart aleck stormy petrel

Antonyms

WEAK

peacemaker

Example Sentences

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troublemakers

This wasn’t the first time Waymo has tattled on alleged troublemakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

Though there have been stories about kids cutting through the pouches or duping administrators by putting in decoy phones, those troublemakers amount to only a small percentage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

"We found that tubulin can drive Tau and alpha synuclein troublemakers down a healthy path."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026

Local media coverage of the demonstrations has varied, with some outlets focusing on economic difficulties, and others on incidents caused by "troublemakers".

From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026

Now let’s get to know some of the most persistent spelling troublemakers.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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