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Troublemakers

Verb / ˈtrʌbʌˌlmeɪkɜ:z / Another word for troublemakers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Troublemakers are people who cause problems or create difficulties for others.

Synonyms & similar words

badhat troublemaker troubler mischiefmaker mischief-makers agitators instigators rabble-rousers provocateurs inciters disrupters pests nuisances rowdies hooligans delinquents vandals bullies ruffians miscreants malefactors culprits

Example sentences

  1. The troublemakers at recess kept pushing and shoving the other kids.
  2. The teacher had to separate the troublemakers so they wouldn't distract the rest of the class.
  3. The principal warned the troublemakers about their behavior and threatened to call their parents.
  4. The troublemakers were caught vandalizing the school walls.
  5. The troublemakers' constant disruptions made it difficult for the class to focus.

Quotes

  • Troublemakers are just opportunities for creative solutions. - Oprah Winfrey
  • “Troublemakers are the ones who refuse to settle for the world as it is.” - Chelsea Clinton
  • “The world needs its troublemakers.” - Malcolm Turnbull

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