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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In the modern Middle East, a resounding blow against a troublemaker has rarely resulted in conciliation, capitulation, or even durable de-escalation.
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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
Clarke didn't recall Tamura ever being a troublemaker in school.
—Jamie Knodel, NBC news, 29 July 2025
With that being said, and even if the Court gave its full and unwavering approval, nothing will be good enough for the troublemakers and radical left lunatics making the request.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
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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
Clarke didn't recall Tamura ever being a troublemaker in school.
—Jamie Knodel, NBC news, 29 July 2025
With that being said, and even if the Court gave its full and unwavering approval, nothing will be good enough for the troublemakers and radical left lunatics making the request.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for troublemaker
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“Troublemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troublemaker. Accessed 19 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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