Synonyms of troublemakers

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

• torturers
• harassers
• teases
• teasers
• agitators
• hecklers
• tormentors
• accusers
• instigators
• blamers
• mockers
• taunters
• persecutors
• detractors
• baiters
• ridiculers
• insulters
• quizzes
• needlers
• scoffers
• quizzers
• scorners
• deriders
• belittlers
• jeerers
• wiseacres
• jibers
• wise guys
• gibers
• smart alecks
• smart alecs
• smarty-pants
• smarties
• trash-talkers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peacemakers
• reconcilers
• comforters
• uniters
• solaces
• soothers
• succorers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of troublemakers

Workers, too, are increasingly leery of their employers, who, for their part, see those fighting for greater freedom of association as troublemakers. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

Krampus isn’t all bad, though, as his deployment of corporal punishment is intended to drive troublemakers into a life of virtue. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024

Or deck out your house with nifty security devices like video doorbells and indoor cameras to keep an eye on pets, kids, and other troublemakers. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024

The company blamed those missteps on data voids and online troublemakers deliberately trying to steer its AI technology in a wrong direction. —Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024