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Another word for troublemaker

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who habitually causes difficulty, distress, or unrest, especially by inciting others to defy authority or disrupt order.

Usage Example

"The principal separated the known agitator from the rest of the class during the assembly."

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agitator
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instigator
mischief-maker
rabble-rouser
firebrand
provocateur
malcontent
hell-raiser
inciter
disruptor

Opposites of troublemaker

The opposite of troublemaker shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

peacemaker
conciliator
pacifier
mediator
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• Nearby Words

troubadour
trouble
troubled
troublemaker
troublemaking
troubleshoot
troubleshooter

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Troublemaker. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/troublemaker
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