as in torturer
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
Or deck out your house with nifty security devices like video doorbells and indoor cameras to keep an eye on pets, kids, and other troublemakers.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Which of you was the bigger troublemaker growing up?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Part Two In the sequel to The Christmas Chronicles, Russell and Hawn reprise their roles as Mr. and Mrs. Claus as the North Pole is threatened by a mysterious new troublemaker.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Boxers can be considered to be bullies; troublemakers always looking to get into fisticuffs like Mike Tyson.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2024
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Which of you was the bigger troublemaker growing up?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Part Two In the sequel to The Christmas Chronicles, Russell and Hawn reprise their roles as Mr. and Mrs. Claus as the North Pole is threatened by a mysterious new troublemaker.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Boxers can be considered to be bullies; troublemakers always looking to get into fisticuffs like Mike Tyson.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for troublemaker
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“Troublemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troublemaker. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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