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
The Chinese government is increasing its efforts to root out troublemakers and suppress social unrest after a string of attacks in the country.
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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
Read has played the troublemaker part on and off over the last decade.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
Read has played the troublemaker part on and off over the last decade.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Dec. 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 21 Mar. 2025.
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