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