disturber

noun

Definition of disturbernext
as in troublemaker

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  1. troublemaker
  2. assailant
  3. pest
Noun
  • Kaya Scodelario, who played wayward troublemaker Effy Stonem the first four seasons, is now the token woman on Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, the TV show based on The Gentlemen the movie.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Or deck out your house with nifty security devices like video doorbells and indoor cameras to keep an eye on pets, kids, and other troublemakers.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of troublemaker
Noun
  • Cops released photos of an unknown assailant on Saturday who punched and slashed a straphanger in the face after an argument inside a Brooklyn subway station last month.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The media provide updates, profile victims, and explore how the assailant, U.S. citizen and Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar ...
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of assailant
Noun
  • Look for spider mites, aphids, thrips, and other common pests.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Their thick veins and sturdy texture can trap soil and even tiny pests, making thorough cleaning a must.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of pest
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