headshaker

/ˈhædʃeɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that causes a lot of trouble or problems.

“The company’s financial troubles made it a headshaker for the entire city.”

2. noun

A person or thing that shakes one’s head in disbelief or disgust.

“The headshaker of a news article is the politician’s scandalous behavior.”

3. noun

A person or thing that makes one question or doubt something.

“The headshaker in the movie was the plot twist that changed everything.”

Synonyms

  • disruptor
  • scandal
  • troublemaker

Antonyms

  • peacekeeper
  • stabilizer