troubler
/'trʌblə/
Definition
Noun: A person who intentionally causes problems, disturbances, or unrest. A troubler deliberately creates or stirs up trouble, often by provoking others or disrupting a peaceful situation.
Usage
The word "troubler" is used to label a person whose characteristic behavior is to cause trouble. It is a descriptive noun, often used in formal, literary, or accusatory contexts.
Examples
- The meeting was constantly disrupted by a known troubler who disagreed with the new policy.
- In the story, the king exiled the troubler who was spreading rumors to incite rebellion.
- The teacher identified the main troubler in the classroom and spoke to his parents.
Advanced Usage
- Biblical/Literary Use: The term can be found in older or religious texts. For example, in the Bible, King Ahab calls the prophet Elijah a "troubler of Israel" (1 Kings 18:17).
- Formal Accusation: It can be used in formal speech or writing to strongly accuse someone of being a source of instability.
- The senator was branded a troubler of the peace for his inflammatory speeches.
Variants and Related Words
- Trouble (noun/verb): The state of distress or problem, or the act of causing it.
- Troublesome (adjective): Causing trouble or difficulty.
- Troublemaker (noun): A more common and direct synonym for "troubler."
Synonyms
- Troublemaker
- Agitator
- Instigator
- Provocateur
- Mischief-maker
Antonyms
- Peacemaker
- Mediator
- Conciliator
- Pacifier
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To stir up trouble: This phrase describes the typical action of a troubler.
- He was accused of being a troubler who loved to stir up trouble.
Noun
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someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
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