| troublemaker | | |
| n. (person) | 1. bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler | someone who deliberately stirs up trouble. |
| ~ unwelcome person, persona non grata | a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome. |
| ~ agitator, fomenter | one who agitates; a political troublemaker. |
| ~ disturber | a troubler who interrupts or interferes with peace and quiet; someone who causes disorder and commotion. |
| ~ badgerer, heckler | someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections. |
| ~ hellion, devil, heller | a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man).; "he chased the young hellions out of his yard" |
| ~ hellhound | a very evil man. |
| ~ inciter, instigant, instigator, provoker, firebrand | someone who deliberately foments trouble.; "she was the instigator of their quarrel" |
| ~ blusterer, loudmouth | a person who causes trouble by speaking indiscreetly. |
| ~ cut-up, hoaxer, practical joker, prankster, tricker, trickster | someone who plays practical jokes on others. |
| ~ rioter | troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority. |
| troubler | | |
| admonish | | |
| v. (communication) | 1. admonish, discourage, monish, warn | admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior.; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet" |
| ~ warn | notify of danger, potential harm, or risk.; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking" |
| ~ advise, counsel, rede | give advice to.; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud" |
| v. (communication) | 2. admonish, caution, monish | warn strongly; put on guard. |
| ~ warn | notify of danger, potential harm, or risk.; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking" |
| v. (communication) | 3. admonish, reprove | take to task.; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior" |
| ~ criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock | find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws.; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" |
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