troublemaker

noun

trou·ble·mak·er | \ˈtrə-bəl-ˌmā-kər

Definition of troublemaker

: 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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The games have also sanded some hard edges off Russia’s reputation as a troublemaker, even as nothing has changed in Ukraine or Syria. — Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, "Russia Relaxes, for a Moment, to Let Soccer Fans Rejoice," 2 July 2018 With the barest of scripts (the Beatles prepare for a television performance and deal with Paul’s troublemaker grandfather), director Richard Lester had a springboard to essentially create the art of the music video. — Jordan Hoffman, New York Times, "Where to Stream the Best, and the Most Ridiculous, of the Beatles on Film," 9 July 2018 But enough of a disruption to potentially pique the interest of a digital troublemaker eager to prove their prowess. — Martine Powers, Washington Post, "Metro cybersecurity audit highlights growing concerns at agencies across the country," 7 July 2018 The Prussian authorities, increasingly alarmed by the revolutionary activity that had begun spreading across Europe in 1848, banished this troublemaker the following year. — Andrew Stuttaford, WSJ, "‘Marx and Marxism’ and ‘A World to Win’ Review: Better Dead Than Read," 5 July 2018 Organizers of the march, the far left party Defiant France, warned troublemakers to stay away. — Fox News, "2,000 French police on streets for anti-Macron protest," 5 May 2018 Terrance headed for the door to prevent the troublemakers from coming inside. — Jim Stingl, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Stingl: College student from Milwaukee hailed as hero for fighting off a mob threatening gay men in Salt Lake City," 12 June 2018 Some misguided troublemaker was defending the Mods. — Rachel Kushner, The New Yorker, "Finding Yourself in Film," 4 June 2017 High-tech radars constantly scan for potential troublemakers, like boats sent from Iran. — Stanley Reed, New York Times, "An Oil Giant Is Taking Big Steps. Saudi Arabia Can’t Afford for It to Slip.," 16 June 2018

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