troublemaker
noun
trou·ble·mak·er
ˈtrə-bəl-ˌmā-kər 
: a person who consciously or unconsciously causes trouble
Examples of troublemaker in a Sentence
He had the reputation of being a troublemaker in high school.
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Why must every group have a prodigal troublemaker whose return dredges up these old memories?
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Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Despite the absence of Tesla workers, the company employees and local authorities will be on high alert for troublemakers.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 7 May 2024
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Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Despite the absence of Tesla workers, the company employees and local authorities will be on high alert for troublemakers.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for troublemaker
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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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