as in agitator
a person who causes trouble; a person who creates problems or difficulties involving other people
He had the reputation of being a troublemaker in high school.
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Recent Examples of troublemaker
Some were considered the troublemakers of their time, even still to this day, and others, trailblazers.
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Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Even though Spivey admitted to shooting him, the defense portrayed Hambright as a troublemaker and the jury acquitted Spivey of murder.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The two opened up to Toronto Life in 2016 about the early days of their relationship, admitting that Matheson had a bit of a reputation as the class clown and troublemaker in their small town.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Christina Hillsberg, People.com, 16 June 2025
Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Even though Spivey admitted to shooting him, the defense portrayed Hambright as a troublemaker and the jury acquitted Spivey of murder.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The two opened up to Toronto Life in 2016 about the early days of their relationship, admitting that Matheson had a bit of a reputation as the class clown and troublemaker in their small town.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troublemaker
Noun
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Because, as well as insisting on the superiority of white protestant morality and culture, the Klan viewed labor unions as un-American foreign ideologies tied to socialism and Bolshevism – all promoted by Jewish and Catholic agitators.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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Use 2 tablespoons in a standard top-load washer with a center agitator.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sky has unveiled a teaser for The Iris Affair, the latest drama from Luther creator Neil Cross.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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To mark the occasion, Charli — who married The 1975’s George Daniel in July — surprised fans with a cryptic message and later shared a teaser for her next creative endeavor.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
16 Aug. 2025
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The emotional reunion is the culmination of months of storyline teases.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Season 2 ended with Belly choosing Jeremiah, and the season 3 trailer teases the couple considering an engagement.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Troublemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troublemaker. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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