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- [truhb-uh l-mey-ker]
- /ˈtrʌb əlˌmeɪ kər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [truhb-uh l-mey-ker]
- /ˈtrʌb əlˌmeɪ kər/
Definition of troublemaking word
- noun troublemaking a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice. 1
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Origin of troublemaking
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; trouble + maker
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Parts of speech for Troublemaking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
troublemaking popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
troublemaking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for troublemaking
adj troublemaking
- disruptive — causing, tending to cause, or caused by disruption; disrupting: the disruptive effect of their rioting.
- factious — given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government.
adjective troublemaking
- confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.
- contending — competing; opposed
- insurrectionary — of, relating to, or of the nature of insurrection.
Antonyms for troublemaking
adjective troublemaking
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- cooperating — to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
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