disturber
One who unsettles
A disturber is someone or something that disrupts calm or order.
The word appears most often in the phrase disturber of the peace, describing someone who causes public commotion or unrest.
More broadly, any force that upsets equilibrium can be called a disturber: a disturber of the status quo.
One who creates discord
- rabble-rouserOne who stirs dissent
- instigatorOne who provokes action
- inciterOne who provokes action
- firebrandAgitator or burning stick
provocateur · agitator · fomenter · pot-stirrer · mischief-maker · pest · nuisance · annoyance
Seeking fundamental systemic change
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
- subversiveSeeking to undermine authority
- dissidentOpposer of established systems
- rebelAuthority defier
activist · insurgent · anarchist · seditious · protester · militant · mutineer · rioter
Violent public disturbance
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- insurrectionViolent uprising against authority
rebellion · revolt · strife · conflict · demonstration · strike · mutiny · coup
Unauthorized person present
- trespasserUnlawful entrant on property
- gatecrasherUninvited event attendee
- invaderOne who enters aggressively
- encroacherOne who intrudes gradually
squatter · infiltrator · burglar · prowler · violator
troublemaker
One who creates discord
- rabble-rouserOne who stirs dissent
- instigatorOne who provokes action
- inciterOne who provokes action
firebrand · provocateur · agitator · fomenter · pot-stirrer · mischief-maker · pest · nuisance · annoyance · irritant
revolutionary
Seeking fundamental systemic change
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
- subversiveSeeking to undermine authority
- dissidentOpposer of established systems
rebel · activist · insurgent · anarchist · seditious · protester · militant · mutineer · rioter · insurrectionist
riot
Violent public disturbance
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
insurrection · rebellion · revolt · strife · conflict · demonstration · strike · mutiny · coup · upheaval
intruder
Unauthorized person present
- trespasserUnlawful entrant on property
- gatecrasherUninvited event attendee
- invaderOne who enters aggressively
encroacher · squatter · infiltrator · burglar · prowler · violator
- troublemakerstroublemaker, rascals, delinquents, imps, brats
disturberpeacekeeper
One maintaining calm between rivals
peacemaker · pacifier · calmer · soother · tranquilizer
disturberpeacemaker
Conflict resolution agent
mediator · reconciler · harmonizer · conciliator · unifier
disturberstabilizer
Thing ensuring steadiness
preserver · maintainer · protector · guardian · conservator
- do not disturbRequest for solitude
- disturbing the peaceCriminal public disruption
- disturb the peaceDisrupt public tranquility
- public disturbanceDisorderly conduct affecting others
- civil disturbanceViolent public disorder event
- sleep disturbanceInterrupted or poor rest
disturb, disturbance, disturbing, disturbed, undisturbed, disturbs, disturbingly, disturbers