"trouble-monger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: trouble-mongers [plural]
Etymology: trouble + monger Etymology templates: {{compound|en|trouble|monger}} trouble + monger Head templates: {{en-noun}} trouble-monger (plural trouble-mongers)
  1. A troublemaker. Synonyms: troublemonger
    Sense id: en-trouble-monger-en-noun-m91DXwMJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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