DISTURBERS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

disturbers

noun

plural of disturber

as in troublemakers

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Noun

Netanyahu in the past has attributed the violence to a small number of troublemakers.

— Reuters, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
The protests against the underfunding of schools — many of them struggling with dilapidated facilities and insufficient staff — have drawn troublemakers not concerned about the aims of the protest movement as well as unions and political groups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of troublemakers

Noun

Sadiq said two attackers detonated explosives inside the compound Saturday morning and that police had killed six assailants so far, not including the bombers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of assailants

Noun

As Heron fought back and began to get the upper hand in the struggle, one of the attackers shot him, Towsley said in the video.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
One of the biggest examples came in 2024, when attackers targeted Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of attackers

Noun

As temperatures drop in the fall, aphids, like other garden pests, are less active, but don’t be fooled by appearances.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
For properties other than single-family homes and duplexes, the statute addresses reasonable provisions for clean and safe common areas along with services such as garbage removal and extermination of certain pests.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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