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loose cannon - 4 thesaurus results
| Main Entry: | loose cannon |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | unpredictable person |
| Synonyms: | powder keg, time bomb |
| Main Entry: | hellion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | troublemaker |
| Synonyms: | agent provocateur, agitator, demon, evildoer, firebrand*, heel*, incendiary, instigator, loose cannon*, mischief-maker, punk*, rabble-rouser*, rascal, recreant, rogue, rowdy*, smart aleck*, wise guy*, inciter, inflamer |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | troublemaker |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who causes a problem |
| Synonyms: | agent provocateur, agitator, firebrand*, gremlin*, heel*, hellion, incendiary, instigator, loose cannon*, meddler, mischief-maker, nuisance, phony*, punk*, rabble-rouser*, rascal, recreant, smart aleck*, snake*, stormy petrel*, weasel*, bad actor, inciter, inflamer |
| Antonyms: | peacemaker |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | powder keg |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | explosive situation |
| Synonyms: | loose cannon, time bomb |
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