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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These people are always looking for new and more efficient ways to do things, so may be seen as troublemakers in conventional organizations.
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Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Chinese government is increasing its efforts to root out troublemakers and suppress social unrest after a string of attacks in the country.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The Chinese government is stepping up measures to root out potential troublemakers and suppress social discontent, after a spate of mass killings has shaken the country and stirred fears about public safety.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Larry King’s straight man to Schwartz’s rambunctious troublemaker.
—Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Chinese government is increasing its efforts to root out troublemakers and suppress social unrest after a string of attacks in the country.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The Chinese government is stepping up measures to root out potential troublemakers and suppress social discontent, after a spate of mass killings has shaken the country and stirred fears about public safety.
—Vivian Wang, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Larry King’s straight man to Schwartz’s rambunctious troublemaker.
—Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Troublemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troublemaker. Accessed 26 Feb. 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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