Definition

A person or thing that causes problems or disturbances.

Example

The loud music from the party was a troubler for the neighbors.

Conversation

I heard there was a real troubler at the party last night.

Oh really? What did they do?

They were just causing chaos and making it hard for everyone to enjoy themselves.

That's too bad! It's always a shame when a troubler ruins the fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Troubler → It is formed from "trouble" (from Old French *trouble*, meaning disturbance or confusion) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A troubler is a person who causes disturbance or confusion.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who causes 'disturbance' ('trouble') — the '-er' just means a person. A troubler is someone who creates trouble.

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