troublemaker
noun
trou·ble·mak·er
ˈtrə-bəl-ˌmā-kər 
: a person who consciously or unconsciously causes trouble
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He had the reputation of being a troublemaker in high school.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
The curricular aid is aimed at some real troublemakers: students, ages 2-8.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
In the modern Middle East, a resounding blow against a troublemaker has rarely resulted in conciliation, capitulation, or even durable de-escalation.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2025
The only real Twins troublemaker was Brooks Lee, who wasn’t originally slated to play in the contest.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
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“Troublemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troublemaker. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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troublemaker
noun
trou·ble·mak·er
ˈtrəb-əl-ˌmā-kər
: a person who causes problems or disagreements
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