If you refer to someone as a troublemaker, you mean that they cause unpleasantness, quarrels, or fights, especially by encouraging people to oppose authority.
[disapproval]
The regional governor has powers to expel suspected troublemakers.
Synonyms: mischief-maker, firebrand, instigator, agitator More Synonyms of troublemaker
troublemaker in British English
(ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkə)
noun
a person who makes trouble, esp between people
Derived forms
troublemaking (ˈtroubleˌmaking)
adjective, noun
troublemaker in American English
(ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkər)
noun
a person who habitually makes trouble for others; esp., one who incites others to quarrel, rebel, etc.
Derived forms
troublemaking (ˈtroubleˌmaking)
noun
Examples of 'troublemaker' in a sentence
troublemaker
Police have drafted in translators fluent in Arabic languages to pinpoint potential troublemakers.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They know the troublemakers who commit most of the crime.
The Sun (2007)
Association members will have access to an online database of known troublemakers.
The Sun (2010)
They could support the police by being decent role models and keeping an eye on potential troublemakers.
The Sun (2011)
They took action to discredit a potential troublemaker, for want of a better phrase.
The Sun (2013)
There are concerns about the allegiance of migrants waved into Britain from countries where they are known troublemakers.
The Sun (2008)
But three in ten failed to complain as they didn't want to be known as a troublemaker.
The Sun (2012)
Campaigners say they regret the violence, which was largely carried out by young troublemakers who had been drinking.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And 12 British officers will be sent to spot known troublemakers.
The Sun (2010)
I hope the police can identify all the troublemakers and that they won't set foot in a football ground again.
The Sun (2013)
It insists it will help its 55 teachers to identify troublemakers - and will help pupils to make friends.
The Sun (2015)
In other languages
troublemaker
British English: troublemaker /ˈtrʌblˌmeɪkə/ NOUN
A troublemaker is someone who causes trouble.
She has always been a troublemaker.
American English: troublemaker
Arabic: مُثِيرُ الـفِتْنَة
Brazilian Portuguese: encrenqueiro
Chinese: 麻烦制造者
Croatian: izgrednik
Czech: výtržník
Danish: ballademager
Dutch: onruststoker
European Spanish: alborotador
Finnish: rettelöitsijä
French: fauteur de troubles
German: Unruhestifter
Greek: ταραχοποιός
Italian: agitatore
Japanese: もめごとを起こす人
Korean: 말썽을 일으키는 사람
Norwegian: bråkmaker
Polish: intrygant
European Portuguese: energúmeno
Romanian: scandalagiu
Russian: нарушитель порядка
Latin American Spanish: alborotador
Swedish: bråkmakare
Thai: ผู้ก่อปัญหา
Turkish: güçlük çıkaran
Ukrainian: порушник спокою
Vietnamese: kẻ phá rối
Chinese translation of 'troublemaker'
troublemaker
(ˈtrʌblmeɪkəʳ)
n(c)
闹(鬧)事者 (nàoshìzhě) (个(個), gè)
(noun)
Definition
a person who causes trouble, esp. between people
powers to expel suspected troublemakers
Synonyms
mischief-maker
firebrand
his reputation as a young firebrand
instigator
the key instigators of reform
agitator
a famous singer who was accused of being a political agitator
bad apple (informal)
rabble-rouser
a loud-mouthed rabble-rouser
agent provocateur (French)
stirrer (informal)
incendiary
rotten apple (British, informal)
meddler
stormy petrel
Opposites
appeaser
,
arbitrator
,
peace-maker
,
conciliator
,
pacifier
Additional synonyms
in the sense of agitator
a famous singer who was accused of being a political agitator
Synonyms
troublemaker,
revolutionary,
inciter,
firebrand,
instigator,
demagogue,
rabble-rouser,
agent provocateur,
stirrer (informal)
in the sense of firebrand
Definition
a person who arouses passionate political feelings, often causing trouble