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单词 troublemakers
释义

troublemaker

noun

trou·​ble·​mak·​er ˈtrə-bəl-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce troublemaker (audio)
: a person who consciously or unconsciously causes trouble
troublemaking
ˈtrə-bəl-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce troublemaker (audio)
adjective or noun

Example Sentences

He had the reputation of being a troublemaker in high school.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1914, in the meaning defined above

troublemakers

noun

plural of troublemaker
as in torturers
a person who causes trouble; a person who creates problems or difficulties involving other people He had the reputation of being a troublemaker in high school.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • peacemakers
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  • uniters
  • comforters
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