Target
Target noun - A person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule.
Usage example: the hapless vice president quickly became the favorite target of late-night comedians
Troublemaker is an antonym for target.
Troublemaker
Troublemaker noun - Someone who deliberately stirs up trouble.
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Synonyms for Troublemaker
Target is an antonym for troublemaker.
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Troublemaker and Target. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/target/troublemaker
Target & Troublemaker. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/target/troublemaker>.
Troublemaker or Target. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/target/troublemaker.
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