troublemaker
75 synonyms and 1 antonym for troublemaker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who deliberately causes problems or stirs up conflict.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
agitator
bad news
bad boy
beggar
bhoy
blackguard
booger
boot boy
bovver boy
brawler
breedbate
buffoon
cutup
charva
enfant terrible
firebrand
gadfly
hell-raiser
hoodlum
hool
hoolie
hooligan
hothead
imp
inciter
initiator
instigator
jackanapes
jokester
kindle-coal
kindle-fire
knave
lout
makebate
minx
mischief-maker
miscreant
ne'er-do-well
pixie
practical joker
pot stirrer
prankster
rabble rouser
rakeshame
rantipole
rapscallion
rascal
roly-poly
rowdy
ruffian
scamp
scapegrace
scoundrel
tearaway
titivil
vandal
wag
wagpastie
wrangler
yob
yobbo
Antonyms
How to use troublemaker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
known troublemaker
stir up trouble
Etymology
Built from trouble, make and -er.
Full origin of troublemaker →Frequently asked questions
What does “troublemaker” mean?
The word “troublemaker” means someone who deliberately causes problems or stirs up conflict. In plain terms, a person who habitually stirs up problems, often on purpose.
How do you pronounce “troublemaker”?
“Troublemaker” is pronounced TRUH-buhl-may-kuh (/ˈtɹʌbəlˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “troublemaker” in a sentence?
Here is “troublemaker” used in a sentence: “The teacher moved the troublemaker to the front row.”
What is another word for “troublemaker”?
Words with a similar meaning to “troublemaker” include agitator, bad news, bad boy, bear, beggar and bhoy.
What part of speech is “troublemaker”?
“Troublemaker” is a noun.
