trouble maker
Stirs up problems
A troublemaker is someone who causes problems or difficulties, especially by stirring up conflict, breaking rules, or provoking others.
The term often appears in school contexts for disruptive students, but applies broadly: He's always been the troublemaker in the family.
Sometimes admiring—a troublemaker may challenge unjust systems.
Also spelled as one word: troublemaker.
- disturberOne who disrupts
- pot stirrerOne who provokes discord
- black sheepDisreputable family member
- bad appleCorrupting group member
- instigatorOne who provokes action
agitator · hellion · wild child · firebrand · provocateur · inciter · persona non grata · gadfly · rabble-rouser · disruptor · bad influence · badgerer · meddler · rotten egg · heckler · enfant terrible · problem child · brat
trouble makerpeacemaker
Conflict resolution agent
peacekeeper · mediator · conciliator · harmonizer · diplomat
trouble makerconformist
One following accepted norms
straight arrow · goody-goody · teacher's pet · boy scout · do-gooder
trouble makervoice of reason
pacifier · peacemaker · soother · level head · anchor