Definitions of bad hat
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someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
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synonyms:
mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler
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agitator, fomenter
one who agitates; a political troublemaker
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disturber
a troubler who interrupts or interferes with peace and quiet; someone who causes disorder and commotion
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badgerer, heckler
someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections
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devil, heller, hellion
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
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hellhound
a very evil man
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firebrand, inciter, instigant, instigator, provoker
someone who deliberately foments trouble
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blusterer, loudmouth
a person who causes trouble by speaking indiscreetly
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cut-up, hoaxer, practical joker, prankster, tricker, trickster
someone who plays practical jokes on others
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rioter
troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority
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ringleader
a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)
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type of:
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persona non grata, unwelcome person
a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
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